Systems Adminstrator

Cypress HCM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking a System Administrator to maintain and secure our Windows and Linux servers, AD, and infrastructure in a hybrid Washington DC environment. You will manage SCCM-based deployments, patching, and hardware in a 24/7 on-call model, with onsite Tuesdays/Thursdays and eventual full onsite when requested.

The role emphasizes uptime, security, and collaboration with IT teams to support broadcast content operations.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Windows Servers and Linux servers in enterprise environments.
• Strong AD administration with Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP expertise.
• Experience with patch deployment tools (Ivanti, SCCM) in Windows/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and ensure reliable operation of computer systems in the broadcast content environment.
• Manage Windows and Linux servers, virtual environments, and backend hardware.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, security in line with security standards.
• Administer AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy objects.
• Perform patch management and deployment using Ivanti Security Controls.
• Manage network and storage resources, backups, and disaster recovery operations.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux server

Active Directory

SCCM

Patch management

Networking

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Backups/DR

Hardware management

Cisco UCS

Supermicro hardware

HP servers

Tools

Ivanti Security Controls

SCCM

Cisco UCS Manager

SuperMicro Server Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

System Administrator

Job DetailsLocation

:

Hybrid in Washington DC (Tuesdays/Thursday onsite typically) but must be open to working100% onsite oncecompany returns tooffice.Work Schedule:

Daily schedule 9am-5:30pm but must also be on call 24/7 including nights and weekends as needed.Pay

Rate Range

:$50-60/hrLength of Assignment

: 6 monthsJob DescriptionAs a System Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems within the broadcast content environment. In addition, you will adhere to standard operating procedures within IT Operations, including staff training and documentation.Specifically, job duties include managing Windows servers & workstations, Linux servers, and the virtual environment and the backend hardware supporting our virtual infrastructures. Your primary goal is to guarantee system uptime, performance, resource allocation, and security align withoursecurity standards.

Windows Server Management:

Build and manage servers running Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2022.

Integrate software products seamlessly into the server environment.

Understanding of using SCCM to manage computer objects in a domain.

Abilityto create application packages using SCCM and deploy those applications to workstations.

Understanding of network fundamentals, specifically OSI model (TCP/IP Model), subnetting, virtual & physical NIC configuration, and network troubleshooting commands.

Use various patch management tools to deploy Microsoft & Linux security updates.

Linux Server Management:

Install/configure and troubleshoot Linuxservers;experience with multiple distributions.

Perform backup/restore/rollback and disaster recovery operations in Linux infrastructure environments.

Communicate with other teams to mitigate any issues with managed environments.

Deploy patches and update applications, maintain package sources and compliance reports, and schedule patch deployments.

Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system-wide software, and allocating mass storage space.

Hardware Management:

Working knowledge of Cisco UCS platform, including Cisco UCS Manager and firmware upgrades.

Working knowledge ofSuperMicrohardware and understanding ofSuperMicroServer Management.

Knowledgeable of HP server platform, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting issues.

Active Directory (AD) Administration:

Oversee the AD domain infrastructure.

Manage AD objects, including user accounts and computer objects.

Create, modify, and troubleshoot Group Policy objects.

Knowledgeable about DNS, creating and managing host records and zones.

Proficient with managing DHCP.

Patch Management:

Experience deploying Microsoft & Linux security patches.

Assist in deploying patches to workstations and servers using Ivanti Security Controls.

File Servers and Permissions:

Manage Network File Servers and FTP resources.

Administer end-user accounts and permissions.