System Admin / Senior System Admin

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a System Admin/Senior System Admin in Alexandria, MD. In this role, you will work with Windows and some Linux systems and closely with Azure and AWS cloud platforms:

• Virtualization: VMware
• Cloud: Azure and AWS
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Automation: Scripting for process automation
• Backup/Disaster Recovery: Rubrik
• Collaboration: SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a variety of systems including databases, servers, backups, disaster recovery, and mission-critical machines; Experience with networking, monitoring and alert applications is also important to help ensure system uptime and reliability
• Administer and maintain enterprise systems, including user account provisioning and lifecycle management
• Manage and secure AWS tenants, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity protocols
• Provide technical support for expired accounts, replication issues, and operational disruptions
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and managed services teams to implement system upgrades and standard changes
• Document system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures
• Perform routine O&M checks to ensure server, system, and network health
• Apply server patches and system updates regularly
• Remediate system and network vulnerabilities
• Monitor systems and configure alerts to maintain uptime
• Administer and maintain backup and disaster recovery processes (Rubrik)
• SQL replication
• Perform regular SQL backups and restorations and ensure compliance with data retention policies

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator
• Strong understanding of AWS infrastructure and security best practices
• Proficiency in SQL Server replication
• Experience with ITIL-based workflows and ticketing systems
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Collaborative, positive, and respectful team player
• Self-directed and capable of managing time and responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Understands organizational structure and works effectively within it

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional collaboration.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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