System Administrator - Mid
Cambridge, MA
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -052026-107052
Date Posted: 05/19/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/DjgnjF
Description:
Hybrid 2 days/ WK in Cambridge, MA
Our client seeks a System Administrator - Mid to support a federal program in Cambridge, MA. The role will manage day-to-day administration of Windows-centric infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, including Active Directory, file and print services, VMware, and AWS/Azure operations. The position requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant systems administration experience. Candidates should be team-oriented, able to prioritize tasks, document procedures, and support stable operations with limited supervision. This is a full-time hybrid role, 2 days in office and 3 days offsite, with no travel expected.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $28.00 to $32.00/hr. w2
JN -052026-107052
Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for infrastructure servers.
- Manage, monitor, and maintain the stability and performance of Windows Active Directory infrastructure.
- Provide daily operational support for a datacenter, including monitoring environmental conditions and UPS, coordinating equipment delivery, and maintaining asset inventories.
- Maintain current security patch and service pack levels.
- Manage operations in AWS, Azure, and other cloud vendor environments.
- Track delegated issues requiring cross-team interaction to resolution.
- Create and maintain cohesive documentation for team support, LAN, and technical application support.
- Comply with data retention policies and update contingency backup plans such as Commvault.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 years administrating some combination of Windows/Linux servers (on-prem or cloud), Active Directory, file/print management, VMware, and cloud application instances.
- Cross-platform exposure to Windows Server, VMware, and Linux products.
- Experience working within AWS and Azure environments.
- Ability to manage priorities and ensure lower-priority tasks are tracked.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation.
- Knowledge of systems, software, hardware, and networking communications.
- Problem-solving skills for moderately complex computer and network issues.
- Customer service skills with effective written and verbal communication.
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft BitLocker, enterprise backup products (NetBackup, Commvault), monitoring tools (WhatsUp, SCOM), cloud management consoles (AWS/Azure), and remote desktop technologies (VPN, RDP).
- Ability to attain a Position of Public Trust and complete the eApp NBIS form.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; may be substituted with six years of additional related experience. Relevant professional certifications are valued but not mandatory. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (or equivalent) is noted.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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