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# System Administrator

- **Company:** Garden Life Development, LLC
- **Location:** Goldsboro, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $49,920 - $74,880
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Software Documentation, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Comptia Server+, Microsoft InTune, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-administrator-goldsboro-nc--5a4760ee-fafd-4928-9af3-8c1e966b2f38

## About the Role

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

## Description

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