Senior Systems Administrator

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in Windows Server environments as well as cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure to join a large and reputable government organization based in Tallahassee, FL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a complex enterprise infrastructure environment supporting critical mission systems. The position is a contract role with a duration of 10 plus months, with possibilities for extension depending on project requirements and performance. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Windows Server infrastructure and cloud platforms alongside supporting enterprise applications and related technologies.

This government organization is committed to maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing IT systems to support operational needs and public service goals. Being a large government entity, it operates a sophisticated IT infrastructure where uptime and security are paramount. The IT team works collaboratively across multiple functional areas, interfacing with application developers, security teams, and cloud architects to ensure system integrity and continuous availability.

The Senior Systems Administrator will play a critical role in managing and enhancing this enterprise infrastructure, including administration of Windows Server versions 2012 R2 through 2022, configuring and supporting IIS-hosted applications, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure platforms. The role demands a high level of technical proficiency in enterprise networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, NTFS permissions, and Samba/CIFS, combined with hands-on experience administering Linux servers such as Red Hat and Ubuntu. Candidates should be comfortable working in production environments where immediate response to issues and effective troubleshooting are essential.

Not only is managing the IT environment a responsibility, but this role also offers the opportunity to recommend infrastructure improvements, automation strategies, and upgrades to maintain cutting-edge technology standards. The role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a proactive approach to system health monitoring, and can collaborate well with cross-functional teams, including participation in after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed. The individual must be flexible with working hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and ready to participate in maintenance windows and weekend support.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 to 8 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering, including 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience specifically with AWS and Windows Server administration. Experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments and Azure DevOps projects is advantageous. Your expertise will help the organization maintain a robust and secure IT infrastructure that supports critical government operations.