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# System Administrator

- **Company:** Sparks Group
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Server, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e810718626f40447

## About the Role

* Five or more years of systems administration or infrastructure support experience, including strong hands-on knowledge of Linux and/or Windows server environments.
 * Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and VPNs.
 * Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting tools, along with familiarity with backup/recovery, vulnerability management, SIEM, and performance-monitoring platforms.

## Description

* Administer Windows and Linux servers, user accounts, permissions, group policies, virtualization platforms, backups, security updates, and system-monitoring tools.
 * Monitor and support cloud and data-center infrastructure, including servers, endpoints, routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, LAN/WAN environments, and network segments.
 * Troubleshoot system, hardware, cloud, and network issues; perform routine audits; automate administrative tasks; and partner with security teams to identify and mitigate risks.


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