On-Site Systems Administrator - 24h/wk Contractor

Hartman Executive Advisors; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartman Executive Advisors is seeking a Systems Administrator contractor to support a wholesale supplier client. The role focuses on configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of business systems, servers, and networks with high availability and security in mind.

Responsibilities include OS installation, virtualization, access management, backups, disaster recovery testing, and security monitoring. Requires 2-5+ years in system administration and a BS in IT or related field.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in system administration.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Cloud familiarity with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

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).
• Coordinate with network engineers and IT teams.
• Implement and manage backup solutions.
• Test disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure data integrity and business continuity.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Job description

Hartman Executive Advisors is seeking a Systems Administrator contractor to support a wholesale supplier client. The role focuses on configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of business systems, servers, and networks with high availability and security in mind.

Responsibilities include OS installation, virtualization, access management, backups, disaster recovery testing, and security monitoring. Requires 2-5+ years in system administration and a BS in IT or related field.