Systems Administrator at Confidential Madison, WI

Our client is seeking an L1 Systems Engineer to support infrastructure operations and vulnerability remediation efforts as the organization prepares for and executes major technology initiatives, including the D1 (Fiserv DNA) core platform implementation. This role will focus on day-to-day systems administration, patching, vulnerability management, service requests, incident resolution, and infrastructure support while engineers focus on strategic projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level infrastructure professional looking to broaden their experience across Windows systems, virtualization, security remediation, and enterprise infrastructure technologies in a collaborative environment.

• Perform day-to-day systems administration across infrastructure environments
• Respond to and resolve service requests and infrastructure incidents
• Support vulnerability remediation efforts and track remediation progress
• Assist with audit findings and infrastructure security initiatives
• Administer Windows Server environments
• Manage virtual machines within VMware and/or Nutanix environments
• Execute backup and restore operations
• Support Active Directory and Group Policy administration
• Assist with server patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Participate in change management activities and documentation
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and system issues
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and project teams
• Maintain operational stability during major enterprise initiatives

• 3-5 years of Systems Administration or Infrastructure Support experience
• Windows Server administration experience
• VMware and/or Nutanix AHV experience
• Active Directory and Group Policy administration
• Backup and recovery technology experience
• Experience with vulnerability remediation and patch management
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Linux administration
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Power Shell scripting and automation
• Basic networking knowledge (VPNs, VLANs, TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or Nessus
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization or migration projects

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite in Madison, WI preferred Tuesday and Wednesday

Remaining days remote

• Gain hands-on experience supporting a large-scale core banking transformation
• Exposure to enterprise infrastructure and security initiatives
• Opportunity to strengthen virtualization, vulnerability management, and systems administration skills
• Collaborative environment with strong mentorship and growth potential
• Long-term project work with potential extension beyond the initial contract term based on business needs and project timelines.

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• Linux administration experience
• Power Shell scripting and automation
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Basic networking knowledge (VPNs, VLANs, TCP/IP, firewalls)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Nessus)
• Exposure to backup/recovery solutions
• Experience supporting infrastructure migrations or modernization efforts
• Familiarity with change management and technical documentation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Experience supporting audit remediation or security initiatives is a plus

This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

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