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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Databases, Information Leak Prevention, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Failover, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Runbook, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, Computer Network Technologies, Google Drive, Virtual Environment, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Gsuite, Terraform, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6E901C4A8FA7418285526B619D02F851/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. * 4+ years of professional experience in systems administration, database administration, network administration, or a related infrastructure discipline. * Advanced experience with enterprise virtualization technologies, including VMware, Hyper-V, or similar platforms. * Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, preferably GCP, Azure, and/or AWS. * Strong understanding of core networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs. * Strong experience with Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, access management, and security controls. * Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar scripting and infrastructure automation technologies. * Strong knowledge of enterprise storage technologies, including SAN/NAS, backup, disaster recovery, and failover. * Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security best practices. * Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship without direct supervisory responsibility. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® ## Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator Lead for an exciting opportunity with our client. This position serves as a senior technical resource within the IT organization, providing advanced systems, infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, database, and security expertise. The Systems Administrator Lead will act as a key escalation point for complex technical issues and take the technical lead on infrastructure projects requiring specialized knowledge., * Serve as a senior technical escalation point and provide technical guidance and mentorship to IT staff during complex projects, system outages, and troubleshooting efforts. * Act as a subject matter expert for enterprise systems, servers, virtualization, storage, and infrastructure. * Manage the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of servers, virtual environments, operating systems, and related infrastructure. * Administer and support enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent technologies. * Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, perform diagnostics, document resolutions, and prioritize incidents based on business impact. * Support infrastructure planning and provide technical specifications and documentation for new or upgraded IT infrastructure. * Manage and coordinate backup, disaster recovery, data protection, failover, capacity planning, and storage initiatives. * Provide administration and support for Google Workspace and Google Cloud Identity, including organizational units, access controls, identity governance, and SSO integrations. * Manage and monitor Google Cloud Platform (GCP) resources, including IAM permissions, resource allocation, project governance, and cost optimization. * Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and configuration management processes to automate cloud provisioning and deployment. * Perform regular audits of Google Drive external sharing policies and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls. * Collaborate with security teams on vulnerability remediation, system patching, container and virtual machine security, and infrastructure hardening. * Perform database administration and provide application support as needed. * Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures. * Provide end-user and IT staff support for operating systems, software, infrastructure, and related technical issues. * Participate in evaluating new hardware and software and assist with technical specifications and vendor bid evaluations. * Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.