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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Odenton, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Databases, System Configuration, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17539244?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17539244%2FSystems-Administrator-Maryland-Odenton ## About the Role Windows, System administrator, Vmware, tier 2 support, active directory, Windows administration, Windows server *Education: * -Associate's Degree, experience: 7+ years of related experience. Bachelor's 5 years related experience *Technical skills:* -Advanced troubleshooting skills for IT systems and infrastructure. -Ability to provide detailed analysis and deliver feedback to agency management and customers regarding escalated tickets. -Comprehensive knowledge of managing IT infrastructure components, operating systems, and application software. -Required Certification(s): -Sec+ -Computing Environment certification: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or equivalent (must obtain full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification within 180 days from the start date). *Experience Level* Intermediate Level *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Odenton, MD. ## Description Lead/Manage/Support: Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Schedule installations and upgrades while maintaining compliance with established IT policies and procedures. -Collaborate: Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve complex hardware and software issues involving applications, operating systems, hardware, or network infrastructure, working closely with team members and agency customers. -Drive: Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance levels, ensure data recoverability through managed backup and archive processes, and develop and promote standard operating procedures. -Utilize: Conduct routine hardware and software audits, manage IT system infrastructure, and maintain a comprehensive database/library of hardware and software configurations along with supporting documentation. *Responsibilities* -Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide-area networks, including desktop system management of account monitoring, security updates, and OS installations. -Provide support for IT systems' implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. -Ensure day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network/mobile devices. -Deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution, while escalating complex issues. -Configure and manage operating systems, including UNIX and Windows, and install and maintain operating system and application software. -Enhance operating system performance and reliability by implementing upgrades and optimizing configurations. -Support hardware problem resolution and dispatch deployment, remaining actively involved in resolving major issues. -Integrate new technologies into existing systems, handling transitions and migrations effectively and efficiently. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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