Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator to support the stability, security, and performance of the organization's server and application infrastructure. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach to monitoring and optimizing server performance, implementing security best practices, and assisting in audit preparedness. The person in this role will work closely with the team to ensure the systems are compliant, secure, and operating at peak performance.

Contract/Project Duration:

This is a full-time contract position with an end date of June 30, 2025 (Possibility of extending to July 31).

• Forty hours per week
• Onsite Monday through Wednesday
• Telework Thursday and Friday
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Contract ends on June 30, 2025

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage server and application performance, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and securely.
• Implement and enforce security configurations and best practices for servers and applications.
• Assist in audit preparedness, ensuring servers and systems meet compliance standards and are ready for external audits.
• Work closely with the internal team to address and close out any findings from audits.
• Perform regular server maintenance to keep systems secure and performing optimally.
• Resolve server performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system errors, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Regularly review server logs and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Provide backup support to team members handling other Operations activities, ensuring that all operational needs are met.
• Maintain thorough documentation of server configurations, procedures, and best practices for reference and training purposes.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in system administration, focusing on server performance, security, and maintenance.
• Proven experience with monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting server performance to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Experience with implementing and enforcing security measures across servers and applications.
• Previous experience with state agencies and an understanding of working in a tenancy environment.
• Familiarity with server security best practices and industry standards including supporting audit preparedness, responding to audit findings, and implementing corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience performing routine maintenance, patching servers, and applying updates to ensure systems are secure and up to date.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving server-related issues, including hardware, software, and performance problems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux/Unix-based systems, and other server environments.
• Experience with server performance monitoring tools to track and analyze system performance metrics.
• Knowledge of security tools and practices such as antivirus, encryption, firewalls, and system hardening.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting tools for routine server maintenance and management tasks.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms or other virtual environments.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for server environments.
• Broad understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Load Balancing) for troubleshooting and managing server communications.

Certifications:

• CompTIA Network+ (or similar networking certification) – A solid foundation in networking principles.
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Demonstrates expertise in managing Windows Server environments.
• ITIL Foundation – A basic understanding of IT service management frameworks, useful for providing operational support and service coverage.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including developers, security, and operations.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to document processes, configurations, and procedures in a clear, concise, and organized manner for reference and knowledge sharing.
• Flexibility to work in a changing environment and adjust to shifting priorities or new technologies.
• Detail-oriented when troubleshooting, configuring systems, and ensuring compliance with security and audit standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently, to meet deadlines and project goals.
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and driving change.
• Strong client-facing skills.

About Brooksource:

At Brooksource, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs.

For over 20 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 28 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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