Windows System Administrator - LOCAL to Richmond, VA is needed - In-Person Interview is required
Richmond, Texas, United States of America
Contract
1 week ago
$35 USD
Key skills
PowerShellAzureAzure ADEntra IDActive DirectorySSOLeadershipChange ManagementCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Vendors can submit 1 candidate per opening for a total of 2 submittals on this req
Local Candidates strongly preferred
Position Overview
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks 2 Systems Administrators to support a secure, stable, and high-performing hybrid IT environment. This role administers servers, identity systems, and enterprise services across on-premises and cloud platforms.
The Systems Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on disciplined execution of operational processes, including patching, monitoring, backup, and system maintenance. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering, Information Security, End User Services, and Application/Data teams.
Infrastructure Administration
This role supports core Infrastructure & Operations functions and contributes to the agency's ability to deliver secure and reliable IT services. The Systems Administrator operates within defined governance processes to ensure consistency, stability, and risk reduction across the environment. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Windows Server administration Required 5 Years Active Directory administration Required 5 Years Group Policy management Required 3 Years DNS and DHCP administration Required 3 Years Microsoft 365 administration Required 3 Years Entra ID (Azure AD) administration Required 2 Years Server patch management Required 3 Years System monitoring and alert response Required 3 Years Backup and recovery administration Required 3 Years Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V) Required 3 Years File and print services Required 2 Years PowerShell scripting Required 2 Years Operating system troubleshooting Required 5 Years Change management participation Required 2 Years Incident response support Required 2 Years Root cause analysis participation Required 2 Years Documentation maintenance Required 2 Years Maintenance window execution Required 2 Years Ticket/work management systems Required 3 Years MFA administration/support Required 2 Years System hardening practices Required 2 Years Vulnerability remediation execution Required 2 Years Access control management Required 2 Years Security policy adherence Required 2 Years NIST/security framework exposure Required 2 Years Communication and collaboration Required 3 Years Operational prioritization Required 3 Years Structured/process-oriented work Required 3 Years Working in team-based IT operations Required 3 Years Azure infrastructure administration Desired 2 Years Hybrid cloud environments Desired 2 Years Intune/endpoint management Desired 1 Years Identity federation/SSO Desired 1 Years Conditional Access policies Desired 1 Years SIEM/EDR exposure Desired 1 Years Advanced PowerShell scripting Desired 1 Years Infrastructure automation Desired 1 Years Government IT experience Desired 2 Years Regulated environment experience Desired 2 Years Questions No. Question Question1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? Question2 Please list candidate's email address. Question3 What city and state is your candidate currently located? Question4 Is your candidate able to interview and work on site?
Local Candidates strongly preferred
Position Overview
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks 2 Systems Administrators to support a secure, stable, and high-performing hybrid IT environment. This role administers servers, identity systems, and enterprise services across on-premises and cloud platforms.
The Systems Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on disciplined execution of operational processes, including patching, monitoring, backup, and system maintenance. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering, Information Security, End User Services, and Application/Data teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud)
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
- Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD)
- Maintain system performance, availability, and configuration
Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation
- Execute structured patching for servers and core systems
- Coordinate with leadership on scheduling and system impact
- Support vulnerability remediation aligned to security priorities
- Validate patches prior to deployment
- Track patch compliance and status
Security & Compliance Support
- Implement security controls defined by the Information Security Office
- Support identity and access management practices, including MFA
- Assist with system hardening, logging, and monitoring integrations
- Provide support for audits and compliance activities
Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor systems and respond to alerts and operational issues
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure incidents
- Participate in incident response and escalation processes
- Contribute to root cause analysis and service improvements
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Administer backup and recovery solutions
- Perform and validate backup and restore testing
- Support recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)
Change Management & Operations
- Follow defined change management processes
- Execute infrastructure changes in a controlled manner
- Participate in CAB or similar governance processes
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with Network Engineering on infrastructure dependencies
- Coordinate with End User Services on user-impacting changes
- Support Application/Data teams on system integrations
- Communicate system status, risks, and issues to leadership
Required Qualifications
- Experience administering Windows Server environments
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD)
- Experience with patch management and system maintenance
- Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in government or regulated environments
- Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and Azure)
- Familiarity with NIST or similar frameworks
- Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V)
- Exposure to monitoring, SIEM, or endpoint management tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities
- Effective communication and teamwork across technical groups
- Ability to follow structured processes and governance standards
- Focus on system reliability, security, and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
- Office-based environment
- Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incidents
- Limited travel between office locations may be required
Additional Information
This role supports core Infrastructure & Operations functions and contributes to the agency's ability to deliver secure and reliable IT services. The Systems Administrator operates within defined governance processes to ensure consistency, stability, and risk reduction across the environment. Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Windows Server administration Required 5 Years Active Directory administration Required 5 Years Group Policy management Required 3 Years DNS and DHCP administration Required 3 Years Microsoft 365 administration Required 3 Years Entra ID (Azure AD) administration Required 2 Years Server patch management Required 3 Years System monitoring and alert response Required 3 Years Backup and recovery administration Required 3 Years Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V) Required 3 Years File and print services Required 2 Years PowerShell scripting Required 2 Years Operating system troubleshooting Required 5 Years Change management participation Required 2 Years Incident response support Required 2 Years Root cause analysis participation Required 2 Years Documentation maintenance Required 2 Years Maintenance window execution Required 2 Years Ticket/work management systems Required 3 Years MFA administration/support Required 2 Years System hardening practices Required 2 Years Vulnerability remediation execution Required 2 Years Access control management Required 2 Years Security policy adherence Required 2 Years NIST/security framework exposure Required 2 Years Communication and collaboration Required 3 Years Operational prioritization Required 3 Years Structured/process-oriented work Required 3 Years Working in team-based IT operations Required 3 Years Azure infrastructure administration Desired 2 Years Hybrid cloud environments Desired 2 Years Intune/endpoint management Desired 1 Years Identity federation/SSO Desired 1 Years Conditional Access policies Desired 1 Years SIEM/EDR exposure Desired 1 Years Advanced PowerShell scripting Desired 1 Years Infrastructure automation Desired 1 Years Government IT experience Desired 2 Years Regulated environment experience Desired 2 Years Questions No. Question Question1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? Question2 Please list candidate's email address. Question3 What city and state is your candidate currently located? Question4 Is your candidate able to interview and work on site?