System Administrator

Garden Life Dev; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Onboarding orientation

Support from GLD contact

Job summary

Garden Life Development, LLC is seeking a System Administrator to maintain Windows and Linux environments. You will perform backups, security hardening, patch management, and capacity planning while documenting configurations and procedures.

The role requires hands-on system administration, familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, plus scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python. On-site, hybrid, or remote assignments available in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with disciplined ticket documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Windows Server and/or Linux environments.
• Perform server backups, restores, and security hardening.
• Tune performance and support capacity planning.
• Review system logs to spot potential issues before outages.
• Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory / Entra ID.
• Apply patches and updates on a regular schedule.
• Migrate and integrate new technologies into existing environments.
• Automate routine tasks and keep system documentation current.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows Server

Red Hat / Ubuntu Linux

VMware

PowerShell

SCCM / Intune

Job description

Goldsboro, United States | Posted on 10/10/2026

System Administrator | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $24.00 - $36.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignment

Location: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

System Administrators keep the servers and core services that organizations depend on running smoothly. You'll handle day-to-day operations, troubleshoot problems, and help bring new technology into existing environments safely.

Also known as: Systems Administrator, Windows Administrator, Linux Administrator, Server Administrator

What you'll do

• Operate and troubleshoot Windows Server and/or Linux environments
• Perform server backups, restores, and security hardening
• Tune performance and support capacity planning
• Review system logs to spot potential issues before they become outages
• Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory / Entra ID
• Apply patches and updates on a regular schedule
• Migrate and integrate new technologies into existing environments
• Automate routine tasks and keep system documentation current

What you'll need

• Hands-on system administration experience (see experience levels below)
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting skills and disciplined ticket documentation
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• Microsoft, Red Hat, or CompTIA Server+/Linux+ certifications
• VMware or Hyper-V virtualization experience
• Exposure to Azure or AWS

Tools you may use: Windows Server, Red Hat / Ubuntu Linux, Active Directory, VMware, PowerShell, SCCM / Intune

• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

Requirements

Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Background check required; some assignments require additional screening

Education and certifications are verified before placement

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.