System Administrator - Mid Security Clearance

Position: System Administrator - Mid with Security Clearance
Description:

Hybrid 2 days/ WK in Cambridge, MA Our client seeks a System Administrator - Mid to support a federal program in Cambridge, MA. The role will manage day-to-day administration of Windows-centric infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, including Active Directory, file and print services, VMware, and AWS/Azure operations. The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant systems administration experience.

Candidates should be team-oriented, able to prioritize tasks, document procedures, and support stable operations with limited supervision. This is a full-time hybrid role, 2 days in office and 3 days offsite, with no travel expected. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $28.00 to $32.00/hr. w2 JN
-Responsibilities:
* Perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for infrastructure servers.
* Manage, monitor, and maintain the stability and performance of Windows Active Directory infrastructure.
* Provide daily operational support for a datacenter, including monitoring environmental conditions and UPS, coordinating equipment delivery, and maintaining asset inventories.
* Maintain current security patch and service pack levels.
* Manage operations in AWS, Azure, and other cloud vendor environments.
* Track delegated issues requiring cross-team interaction to resolution.
* Create and maintain cohesive documentation for team support, LAN, and technical application support.
* Comply with data retention policies and update contingency backup plans such as Commvault. Experience Requirements:
* Minimum of 6 years administrating some combination of Windows/Linux servers (on-prem or cloud), Active Directory, file/print management, VMware, and cloud application instances.
* Cross-platform exposure to Windows Server, VMware, and Linux products.
* Experience working within AWS and Azure environments.
* Ability to manage priorities and ensure lower-priority tasks are tracked.
* Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation.
* Knowledge of systems, software, hardware, and networking communications.
* Problem-solving skills for moderately complex computer and network issues.
* Customer service skills with effective written and verbal communication.
* Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Bit Locker, enterprise backup products (Net Backup, Commvault), monitoring tools (Whats Up, SCOM), cloud management consoles (AWS/Azure), and remote desktop technologies (VPN, RDP).
* Ability to attain a Position of Public Trust and complete the eApp NBIS form.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred; may be substituted with six years of additional related experience. Relevant professional certifications are valued but not mandatory. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (or equivalent) is noted.