NEW JOB OPENING
SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WINDOWS/ LINUX, VMWARE & ACTIVE DIRECTORY
IN Staunton, VA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509231
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator Windows/ Linux, VMware & Active Directory
Job Location: Staunton, VA, USA, 24401
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Regular shift
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 9
Min Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Active Directory, Desktop Support, Linux, Virtualization, VMWare
Experience Desired:
Cybersecurity (2 yrs),
Hands-On w/Network Equip (3 yrs),
Experience with Video Management Systems (2 yrs),
Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware (5 yrs),
Experience with Active Directory Administration (5 yrs),
Virtualization/VMWare (5 yrs)
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Microsoft Certification/ Related certifications

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
***Only qualified System Administrator candidates located in the Staunton, VA area will be considered due to the position requiring an on-site presence***



Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certification/ Related certifications



Required Skills:

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

• Desktop/Laptop/Server Hardware (5 Years)

• Experience with Active Directory Administration (5 Years)

• Virtualization/VMWare (5 Years)

• Backup and Recovery (5 Years)

• Help Desk Support (5 Years)

• Customer Service (5 Years)



Preferred Skills:

• Cybersecurity (2 Years)

• Hands-On w/Network Equip (3 Years)

• Experience with Video Management Systems (2 Years)

• Audio-Video Support



About the Role: 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



Job responsibilities:

• 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

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

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  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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