System Administrator 4 – Contract Position

BranCore Technologies, LLC; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BranCore Technologies, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator in Staunton, VA for an 8-month contract. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in system administration, with hands-on work on Linux/Windows servers, AD, virtualization, backups, and cybersecurity.

You will handle Tier 1–3 support, maintain documentation, and ensure smooth operation of IT infrastructure. The candidate should possess strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and collaborate

Qualifications

• Configures and deploys Linux/Windows servers.
• Desktop/Laptop/Server hardware experience (5 years).
• Experience with Active Directory Administration (5 years).
• Virtualization/VMware experience (5 years).
• Backup and Recovery experience (5 years).
• Help Desk Support experience (5 years).
• Customer Service experience (5 years).
• Cybersecurity knowledge is highly desired (2 years).
• Hands-on with network equipment (3 years).
• Video Management Systems experience (2 years).
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
• Audio-Video support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all levels of support requests from Tier 1–3.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux and Windows servers.
• Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
• Monitors system resources and performs backups and recovery.
• Supports cybersecurity controls and threat hunting.

Skills

Customer Service

Help Desk Support

Cybersecurity

Communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Active Directory

VMware

Video Management Systems

Job description

Contract Length: 8 months with the possibility of extending based on performance. **Staunton, VA candidates are required.

Required experience as a Systems Administrator, creativity and multi-tasking to independently and collaboratively achieve department service and support objectives for the Transportation Operations Center. 3-5 years of experience required.

• Responds to all levels of support requests from Tier 1 – 3.


• Provides exceptional customer service.


• Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.


• Responds to all break/fix requests associated with end user resources.


• Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux(REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers.


• Configures and deploys new/replacement desktop/laptop computer equipment and peripherals.


• Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.


• Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.


• Monitors system resources for server/service anomalies.


• Resolves connection issues between users and resources.


• Maintains detailed change history of changes.


• Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.


• Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.


• Manages time and resource constraints.

The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to Commonwealth policies, standards, and guidelines. Responsibilities include 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 daily backup operations and 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. Upgrade and configure system software that supports GIS infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs. 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.

Required/Desired Skills

• Configures and deploys new/replacement Linux(REDHAT) and Windows Operating Systems Servers. Required, 5 Years


• Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware. Required, 5 Years


• Experience with Active Directory Administration. Required, 5 Years


• Virtualization/VMWare. Required, 5 Years


• Backup and Recovery. Required, 5 Years


• Help Desk Support. Required, 5 Years


• Customer Service. Required, 5 Years


• Cybersecurity. Highly desired, 2\\ Years


• Hands-On w/Network Equip. Desired, 3 Years


• Experience with Video Management Systems. Desired, 2 Years


• Microsoft Certification/ Related certifications. Nice to have


• Audio-Video Support. Nice to have