Contract Systems Engineer & IT Administrator

Hartman Executive Advisors; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartman Executive Advisors is seeking a Systems Engineer/Administrator Contractor to support a commercial real-estate client. The role covers configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of business systems, servers, networks, hardware, and Tier II/III support to ensure high availability and performance.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring operating systems, managing virtualization, backups, security, access controls, and incident response.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of system administration experience
• Proficiency in Windows Server and Linux environments
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Networking basics: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Monitoring tools and backup systems
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Responsibilities

• Install and configure operating systems (Windows, Linux, or Unix).
• Set up servers, storage, and virtualization platforms.
• Deploy and manage enterprise software and services.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades.
• Maintain system documentation and procedures.
• Create and manage user accounts and permissions.
• Support identity management tools such as Active Directory.
• Enforce security policies and access controls.
• Manage network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Maintain server hardware
• Coordinate with network engineers and IT teams.
• Implement and manage backup solutions.
• Test disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Monitor system security and apply patches.
• Manage firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint security tools.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Diagnose hardware and software issues.
• Provide technical support to internal teams.
• Respond to system outages and incidents.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Monitoring tools

Backup systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

CompTIA A+ Certification

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Hartman Executive Advisors is seeking a Systems Engineer/Administrator Contractor to support a commercial real-estate client. The role covers configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of business systems, servers, networks, hardware, and Tier II/III support to ensure high availability and performance.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring operating systems, managing virtualization, backups, security, access controls, and incident response.