System Administrator

Terrestris Global Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a System Administrator for IT Technology Services in Washington, DC. This position involves managing IT infrastructure in a Microsoft environment and providing critical support for systems and networks.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of IT experience, relevant certifications, and must be authorized to work in the U.S. The role offers a hybrid work model and includes various benefits such as health and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of IT experience.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support desktops, laptops, and mobile thin clients.
• Manage user and system accounts in Microsoft environments.
• Install hardware, software, and system updates.
• Perform patch management to keep systems secure.
• Assess and remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

IT experience

User workstation support

Troubleshooting

Patch management

Risk assessment

Technical support

Education

CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA Network+ certification

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge?

Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a System Administrator for the IT Technology Services contract. This project will provide IT service desk, systems, network, and security operations support for Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), supporting end users, Microsoft infrastructure, and mission‑critical business systems in hybrid work environments. This position is remote/hybrid; candidates must be willing to work on-site at the Central UNICOR office in Washington, DC when required; work hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Travel to remote locations is required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

So, what will the System Administrator at Terrestris do?

As the System Administrator you will be a key person for the IT Technology Services contract. This position is responsible for managing Information Technology infrastructure systems operating in a Microsoft Windows environment.

What does a typical day look like for a System Administrator?

You will:

• Perform all duties assigned to Level I Technicians, including user workstation support for desktops, laptops, 10Zig zero clients, and mobile thin clients.
• Manage user and system accounts across Microsoft Windows infrastructure environments.
• Troubleshoot workstations and servers operating in both physical and virtual environments.
• Install hardware, software, and system updates to support operational requirements.
• Configure Windows operating systems and maintain system settings in accordance with approved standards.
• Perform patch management activities to ensure systems remain current and secure.
• Assess and remediate vulnerabilities by identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Configure and troubleshoot workstation peripherals while providing technical support at remote locations as required.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• A minimum of (5) years of IT experience.
• Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certifications can be substituted for 2 years of IT work experience.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.