System Administrator

For more details, please connect with Prafull Tamrakar at View email address on click.appcast.io or call at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Direct End Client: Virginia Office of the Attorney General Job Title: System Administrator 3 Interview Type: In Person Only Job Code: 802021 Note: Need candidates who have state or federal client experience and local to VA. Scope of Project: 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. Responsibilities: Infrastructure Administration Administer Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud) Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP 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 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 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 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/Preferred Skills: Extensive experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID (Azure AD) management within enterprise environments. Strong expertise in server patch management, system monitoring, backup/recovery, operating system troubleshooting, maintenance execution, incident response, and root cause analysis. Hands‑on experience with VMware/Hyper‑V virtualization, file and print services, PowerShell scripting, infrastructure automation, and ticket/change management processes. Skilled in security and compliance practices including MFA administration, access control, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, Conditional Access, SIEM/EDR exposure, and NIST/security framework adherence. Experience working in Azure and hybrid cloud environments with Intune/endpoint management, identity federation, SSO integration, and team‑based IT operations in government and regulated environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr