Role Overview
CrossCountry Consulting is hiring a mid-level Systems Administrator. This is a full-time role in McLean. Part of CrossCountry Consulting's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.
Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.
We are looking for a System Administrator to join our Corporate Technology Solutions team. In this role, you will support and improve a portfolio of business systems, contribute to change initiatives, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver a smooth and efficient user experience.
You’ll collaborate with system administrators, change managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain system integrity, support operations, and drive continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple systems, improving how things operate, and enabling others to do their best work through reliable, well-managed technology.
What You'll Do
Application & System Support
- Monitor assigned business applications and integrations to ensure stable performance and successful execution of system tasks.
- Support multiple systems concurrently by performing standard BAU activities such as user setup, permission adjustments, and routine maintenance, ensuring consistent processes, documentation, and user experience across platforms.
- Manage ticket queues, troubleshoot and resolve user issues, and escalate as needed to maintain service quality.
- Work with system owners and technical leads to assess new releases and configure enhancements.
Requirements, Testing & Documentation
- Translate business needs into detailed requirements, specifications, and test plans.
- Document system processes, workflows, and operational procedures to support long-term sustainability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with business and technical teams to facilitate clear communication, manage expectations, and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Support the preparation of reports, slide decks, and other materials for governance and change-management forums.
Change Management & Process Improvement
- Administer change request tracking (including Smartsheet database management) and support governance workflows.
- Contribute to change-management activities, such as drafting communications, creating training materials, documenting new processes, and assessing change impacts and risks.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system efficiency, and enhance the user experience.
- Assist in developing project plans and change-management plans for system and process initiatives.
Team Culture & Innovation
- Support a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation within the technology team.
- Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
- Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
What You'll Bring
- 3-5 years’ experience supporting multiple enterprise systems in a system administration, systems analyst, or application support role (HRIS, Finance, CRM, PSA, T&E).
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting user issues using ticketing systems (InvGate preferred) and structured support processes, and performing core system administration activities (user setup, permissions, configuration, maintenance).
- Experience working across multiple systems simultaneously, with the ability to independently prioritize and manage competing requests and system support tasks.
- Strong documentation skills, including experience creating process documentation, workflows, or standard operating procedures.
- Experience working with business stakeholders across functions such as HR, Finance, and Operations.
- Understanding of data security and access management principles.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
- Customer-focused mindset with a desire to improve systems, processes, and user experience.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and cross-functional environment.
- Openness to a hybrid work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting more than one enterprise system (not limited to a single platform).
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage system support tasks and priorities.
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Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Systems Administrator position at CrossCountry Consulting?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CrossCountry Consulting. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Systems Administrator position at CrossCountry Consulting located?
This position is based in McLean. CrossCountry Consulting has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Systems Administrator at CrossCountry Consulting earn?
CrossCountry Consulting has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Systems Administrator role at CrossCountry Consulting posted?
This role was posted on April 2, 2026 (72 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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