Systems Administrator

The Scylla Group; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Scylla Group in Warrenton, VA is seeking a Systems Administrator to design and implement solutions for customers in a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will manage AD/GP, set up workstations, monitor performance, and ensure security across on-premises and cloud-like environments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience and strong knowledge of Windows 11, Office 2021/365, SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, and virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Windows 11, Office 2021/365, and Microsoft servers.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and security best practices.
• Experience with SQL Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint (Azure/M365/on-premise).
• Basic Linux knowledge and virtualization experience (Hyper-V/VMware).
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to client environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory and Group Policy settings.
• Set up user accounts and workstations.
• Monitor system performance and maintain configurations.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Upgrade systems and apply patches to meet requirements.
• Train staff on new technologies and best practices.
• Build and deploy new servers, environments, and sites.
• Work with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Troubleshoot network connectivity (LAN/WAN/DNS/DHCP/TCP/IP/WiFi/VLAN).
• Provide remote, phone, and on-site support; coordinate with customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows 11

Microsoft Office 2021/365

SQL Server

Exchange Server

SharePoint

Network security

Linux basics

Hyper-V

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Job description

Systems Administrator

Overview

As a Systems Administrator at The Scylla Group, you will design and implement solutions and solve issues for customers while working in a fast-paced, team environment that strives to keep up with new technologies and trends.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in the design and implementation of Microsoft solutions, systems maintenance, support, and networking. You will work in a team-environment where you will be expected to ask questions and contribute to conversations. All team members work in a variety of infrastructures and with a mixture of technology products on any given day. If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your skillsets, keep current, and work with a highly-capable team of peers, then this may be the opportunity for you.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits and a flexible work environment. Job duties will mostly be carried out Warrenton, VA, but will occasionally be conducted at client sites (local). A flexible work environment may be available some days after candidate has demonstrated knowledge of existing clients and systems.

The Scylla Group is an interdisciplinary agency versed in business strategy, graphic design and information technology. We consistently work in the latest emerging technologies providing our clients with first class solutions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows 11
• Experience with Microsoft Office (2021 / 365)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange Server, and SharePoint in Azure, Microsoft 365 and on-premise scenarios
• Good foundation in network security
• Basic knowledge of Linux
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline
• 2+ years related experience

Responsibilities

• Working with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy
• Setting up accounts and workstations
• Monitoring performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Ensuring security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrading systems and maintaining patch levels
• Developing expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Building and deploying new servers, environments, and sites
• Working with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMWare)
• Troubleshooting network connectivity (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, WiFi, VLAN, etc.)
• Troubleshooting issues remotely, over-the-phone and on-site
• Coordinating and Communicating with customers / end-users