System Administrator

System Administrators keep the servers and core services that organizations depend on running smoothly. You’ll handle day-to-day operations, troubleshoot problems, and help bring new technology into existing environments safely.

Also known as: Systems Administrator, Windows Administrator, Linux Administrator, Server Administrator

What you’ll do

• Operate and troubleshoot Windows Server and/or Linux environments
• Perform server backups, restores, and security hardening
• Tune performance and support capacity planning
• Review system logs to spot potential issues before they become outages
• Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in Active Directory / Entra ID
• Apply patches and updates on a regular schedule
• Migrate and integrate new technologies into existing environments
• Automate routine tasks and keep system documentation current

Systems Administration/Management, Systems Administration/Management, Identify Issues, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux Operating System, Data Recovery, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Capacity and Performance Management, * Hands-on system administration experience (see experience levels below)

• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting skills and disciplined ticket documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.

Nice to have

• Microsoft, Red Hat, or CompTIA Server+/Linux+ certifications
• VMware or Hyper-V virtualization experience
• Exposure to Azure or AWS

Tools you may use: Windows Server, Red Hat / Ubuntu Linux, Active Directory, VMware, PowerShell, SCCM / Intune

Experience levels

• Junior: 1-3 years
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
• Senior: 5-7 years
• Expert: 7+ years, * Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check required; some assignments require additional screening
• Education and certifications are verified before placement

What to expect

• Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development
• Typically 40 hours per week
• On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment
• Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept
• Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer
• A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

About Garden Life Development

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you’re never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.