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# System Admin

- **Company:** Stellar Professionals
- **Location:** Staunton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Troubleshooting, Log Files, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Software, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Backup and Restore, Network Routers, Sysadmin, Peripherals, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Cybercrime, Performance Monitor, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, User Administration, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e0c18ceb-9d8a-4a55-95f4-da8c998c3986

## About the Role

Red Hat Linux & Windows Server Deployment: 5+ years configuring, deploying, and maintaining Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server OS environments.

Hardware Administration: 5+ years supporting desktop, laptop, server hardware, and peripherals.

Active Directory Administration: 5+ years managing user accounts, permissions, and Active Directory objects.

VMware & Virtualization: 5+ years administering virtualized infrastructure using VMware.

Backup & Disaster Recovery: 5+ years executing backup routines, data archival, and disaster recovery procedures.

Multi-Tier Support & Customer Service: 5+ years providing Tier 1-3 helpdesk support and direct customer service.

Preferred & Desired Qualifications

Cybersecurity & Threat Mitigation: 2+ years supporting cybersecurity controls, security monitoring, and threat hunting.

Hands-On Network Support: 3+ years managing and troubleshooting network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls).

Video Management Systems (VMS): 2+ years supporting VMS platforms or traffic management visual displays.

Certifications / Special Skills: Microsoft Certifications (MCSA/MCSE/Azure), Red Hat Certifications (RHCSA/RHCE), or Audio-Video (AV) support experience in a control center setting

## Description

We are seeking a versatile System Administrator 4 to support the Transportation Operations Center (TOC) for a state transportation agency in Staunton, VA. This fully on-site role provides end-to-end IT infrastructure support spanning Tier 1 through Tier 3 requests. The administrator will provision, configure, and maintain Linux (Red Hat) and Windows servers, manage VMware virtualization, execute backup/recovery operations, administer Active Directory, and support GIS and Asset Management application infrastructure., Server Provisioning & Administration: Install, rebuild, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server operating systems, directory services, storage, and server hardware.

Tier 1-3 End-User & Operations Support: Respond to break/fix issues, deploy desktop/laptop systems, manage peripherals, and resolve user connectivity errors for TOC operations.

Virtualization & Backup Operations: Administer VMware virtual environments; perform daily backups, system log analyses, file archiving, and recovery verification.

Active Directory & Identity Management: Manage user account provisioning, group policies, access controls, and security permissions per request.

Cybersecurity & Threat Mitigation: Support security controls, threat hunting, vulnerability patching, intrusion detection monitoring, and change management logs.

Application & GIS Infrastructure Support: Configure and upgrade system software supporting GIS infrastructure, Asset Management applications, and Video Management Systems (VMS).

System Monitoring & Optimization: Track system performance metrics, perform resource tuning, execute OS patches, and maintain up-to-date inventory and architecture documentation.