System Administrator

DataStaff, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator for a long-term contract in Salem, VA. This onsite role maintains and supports server hardware, software, and related infrastructure to ensure continuous operation.

The candidate will install and configure servers, monitor performance, apply patches, manage backups, and provide Tier III support while coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years IT customer support/Service experience.
• 2+ years in service ticket management.
• 2+ years in desktop/laptop hardware support.

Responsibilities

• Provision, install, configure, document, operate and maintain hardware/software and related infrastructure.
• Perform daily system monitoring, backups, security checks, and log reviews.
• Upgrade OS patches and admin tools; configure services and capacity planning.
• Provide Tier III support and coordinate with impacted constituencies.

Skills

IT customer support

Service ticket management

Desktop application support

Documentation support

Desktop/laptop hardware support

Tools

VMware ESXi

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a System Administrator to fill a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Salem, VA

*This position is onsite.

Responsibilities

• Effective provisioning, installation, configuration, documentation, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• Systems administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Perform/verify daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media/network location.
• Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.
• Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and recover from hardware or software failures.
• Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Configure / add new services as necessary.
• Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
• Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment.
• Upgrade and configure system software or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.

Knowledge and Experience

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Experience with VMware ESXi 7.x (or higher), Microsoft Windows Server (2016, 2019,2022, 2025), and Linux environments preferred.

Required Skills

• 5 Years - IT Customer Support/Service
• 2 Years - Service Ticket Management
• 2 Years - Desktop Application Support
• 2 Years - Documentation Support
• 2 Years - Desktop/Laptop Hardware Support

Desired Skills

• 2 Years - Server Maintenance
• 2 Years - Network Support
• 2 Years - IT Process Management

This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.