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# System Administrator

- **Company:** RCG, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Data Integrity, Document Management Systems, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Virtualization Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Network Server, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88651932/1

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
 * Minimum 5 years of Systems Administration experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
 * Experience administering and maintaining Windows-based server environments.
 * Experience supporting virtual and physical infrastructure.
 * Experience performing system monitoring, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery activities.
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team environment., * Experience supporting federal government IT environments.
 * Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
 * Experience with Active Directory administration.
 * Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
 * Microsoft, VMware, or related infrastructure certifications.
 * Familiarity with ITIL service management practices.

## Description

RCG is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a federal government customer in a fully remote environment. This role is ideal for an IT professional who enjoys maintaining secure, reliable enterprise infrastructure while collaborating with a distributed team to support mission-critical operations. Although this position is 100% remote, occasional travel to the customer site in Washington, DC may be required for meetings, planning sessions, or operational support.

What You'll Do

Systems Administration & Infrastructure

 * Administer, configure, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure.
 * Manage virtual and physical servers, workstations, and infrastructure appliances.
 * Ensure the continuous operation, security, and reliability of enterprise systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
 * Perform operating system updates, patch management, and infrastructure maintenance.
 * Monitor system health, performance, and capacity to ensure optimal availability.
 * Perform regular backups, recovery testing, and data integrity verification.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure-related issues.
 * Support system lifecycle management, including upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

Operations & Reporting

 * Develop and maintain dashboards and operational reports to monitor infrastructure performance.
 * Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to resolve technical issues.
 * Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and overall performance.
 * Participate in continuous service improvement initiatives and infrastructure modernization efforts.