Date Posted: 04/08/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 480925
Job Title: System Administrator
Job Location: Richmond, VA, USA, 23221
Work Model: Hybrid
Shift: REQUIRED Onsite Monday through Wednesday AND Telework Thursday and Friday ONLY
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 2
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 42.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: DHCP, Firewall, Linux, TCP/IP, Virtualization
Job Description
***Only qualified System Administrator - Consultant located in the Richmond, VA area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***
***This will be a SHORT-TERM ROLE. Contract ends on June 30, 2025 - NO possibility of extension ***
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• CompTIA Network+ (or similar networking certification)
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
• Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux/Unix-based systems, and other server environments
• Experience with server performance monitoring tools to track and analyze system performance metrics
• Knowledge of security tools and practices such as antivirus, encryption, firewalls, and system hardening
• Familiarity with automation and scripting tools for routine server maintenance and management tasks
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms or other virtual environments
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for server environments
• Broad understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Load Balancing) for troubleshooting and managing server communications
• ITIL Foundation – A basic understanding of IT service management frameworks, useful for providing operational support and service coverage
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Client is seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator to support the stability, security, and performance of the organization's server and application infrastructure.
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor and manage server and application performance, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and securely
• Implement and enforce security configurations and best practices for servers and applications
• Assist in audit preparedness, ensuring servers and systems meet compliance standards and are ready for external audits
• Work closely with the internal team to address and close out any findings from audits
• Perform regular server maintenance to keep systems secure and performing optimally
• Resolve server performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system errors, ensuring minimal downtime
• Regularly review server logs and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues
• Provide backup support to team members handling other Operations activities, ensuring that all operational needs are met
• Maintain thorough documentation of server configurations, procedures, and best practices for reference and training purposes
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
