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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Administrator - **Company:** RCG, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Integrity, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Windows Search, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Server Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Data Management, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17862212?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17862212%2FSenior-Systems-Administrator-D-C-Washington ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship. * Eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted. * Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible Systems Administration experience in enterprise environments. * Experience administering Windows Server operating systems and enterprise Active Directory environments. * Experience supporting virtualized environments such as VMware or Hyper-V. * Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions. * Strong experience with Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems. * Experience with patch management, system monitoring, and infrastructure performance tuning. * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team environment., * Experience supporting federal government IT environments. * Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms. * Experience with Microsoft 365 administration. * Experience with PowerShell or other automation and scripting tools. * Experience supporting enterprise storage solutions. * Microsoft, VMware, or cloud certifications. * ITIL Foundation certification. ## Description RCG is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support a federal government customer in a fully remote environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned IT professional who enjoys managing enterprise infrastructure, maintaining highly available systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable technology services. Although this position is 100% remote, travel to the customer's Washington, DC location may be required for meetings, planning sessions, or operational support, as needed. What You'll Do Systems Administration & Infrastructure * Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize Windows and virtual server environments. * Manage physical and virtual servers, workstations, storage, and infrastructure appliances. * Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability across the enterprise environment. * Perform routine system maintenance, upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle planning. * Implement and maintain system hardening and security best practices. Operations & Support * Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, networking, and operating system issues. * Perform system backups, disaster recovery testing, and data integrity verification. * Maintain high system availability through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and system diagrams. * Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and application teams to resolve infrastructure issues. * Support infrastructure modernization initiatives and continuous service improvement efforts. 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