System Administrator 3

Job Title: OAG - System Administrator 3 (Short Term)
Work Type: Onsite
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: 12/04/2026
Industry Category: Information Technology / Infrastructure Operations
Employment Type: 1099 Contract, $22 – $42 per hour
Requisition ID: 802021

Overview

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking two experienced Systems Administrators to support a secure, stable, and high-performing hybrid IT infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for administering enterprise server systems, identity platforms, cloud-integrated services, and operational infrastructure across on-premises and Microsoft cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, patch management, system monitoring, backup operations, and infrastructure support within structured IT operations environments. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Application

This opportunity is classified as urgent with limited vendor submissions permitted. Candidates must be able to interview onsite and work onsite in Richmond, Virginia.

Submission Deadline: 05/29/2026

Job Description

The Systems Administrator will support core Infrastructure & Operations functions for the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations, this position focuses on operational excellence, system reliability, security compliance, and disciplined execution of infrastructure processes across enterprise systems.

This role partners closely with Network Engineering, Information Security, End User Services, and Application/Data teams to maintain critical infrastructure services, support operational stability, execute maintenance activities, and assist with vulnerability remediation initiatives. The Systems Administrator will contribute to change management, incident response, backup and disaster recovery operations, and continuous improvement efforts within a governance-driven IT environment.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Administration

• Administer Windows Server environments across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP services
• Support Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online and Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Maintain enterprise system performance, availability, and configuration standards
• Support file and print services administration
• Perform operating system troubleshooting and maintenance activities

Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation

• Execute structured server patching and maintenance activities
• Validate patches prior to deployment into production environments
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and communicate operational impacts
• Support vulnerability remediation initiatives aligned with security priorities
• Track patch compliance, remediation status, and maintenance activities

Security & Compliance Support

• Implement infrastructure security controls and support security policy adherence
• Support MFA administration and identity/access management processes
• Assist with system hardening and access control management
• Support logging, monitoring, and security integration efforts
• Participate in compliance and audit-related activities
• Support NIST or similar security framework alignment efforts

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Monitor enterprise infrastructure systems and respond to alerts and incidents
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 infrastructure support
• Participate in incident response, escalation, and service restoration activities
• Contribute to root cause analysis and operational improvement initiatives
• Support monitoring tools and operational alert management

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Administer backup and recovery solutions
• Perform backup validation and restore testing procedures
• Support disaster recovery objectives and operational continuity planning

Change Management & Operations

• Follow structured operational and governance processes
• Execute maintenance windows and infrastructure changes in controlled environments
• Participate in change management and CAB-related processes
• Maintain technical documentation and operational records
• Utilize ticketing and work management systems for task tracking and support activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Network Engineering on infrastructure dependencies and connectivity
• Coordinate with End User Services on user-impacting operational changes
• Support Application and Data teams on integrations and operational support
• Communicate operational risks, issues, and system status updates to leadership
• Work effectively within team-based IT operations environments

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience administering Windows Server environments
• 5 years of experience with Active Directory administration
• 5 years of operating system troubleshooting experience
• 3 years of experience managing Group Policy
• 3 years of DNS and DHCP administration experience
• 3 years of Microsoft 365 administration experience
• 3 years of server patch management and system maintenance experience
• 3 years of experience with system monitoring and alert response
• 3 years of experience administering backup and recovery solutions
• 3 years of experience with virtualization technologies including VMware and/or Hyper-V
• 3 years of experience using ticket and work management systems
• 3 years of experience with communication, collaboration, and operational prioritization within IT operations environments
• 3 years of experience working in structured, process-oriented operational environments
• 3 years of experience working in team-based IT operations
• 2 years of experience with Entra ID (Azure AD) administration
• 2 years of experience administering file and print services
• 2 years of PowerShell scripting experience
• 2 years of experience participating in change management processes
• 2 years of incident response support experience
• 2 years of experience participating in root cause analysis activities
• 2 years of documentation maintenance experience
• 2 years of maintenance window execution experience
• 2 years of MFA administration and support experience
• 2 years of experience with system hardening practices
• 2 years of vulnerability remediation execution experience
• 2 years of access control management experience
• 2 years of experience adhering to security policies and governance standards
• 2 years of exposure to NIST or similar security frameworks
• Must be able to interview onsite and work onsite in Richmond, Virginia
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
• Local candidates strongly preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Azure infrastructure administration experience
• 2 years of experience working within hybrid cloud environments
• 2 years of government IT experience
• 2 years of experience supporting regulated environments
• 1 year of Intune or endpoint management experience
• 1 year of identity federation and SSO experience
• 1 year of Conditional Access policy experience
• 1 year of SIEM or EDR exposure
• 1 year of advanced PowerShell scripting experience
• 1 year of infrastructure automation experience

Benefits

Compensation

This is a 1099 Contract opportunity.

Compensation Range: $22 – $42 per hour

Schedule

• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• End Date: 12/04/2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 6 months
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Occasional after-hours support may be required for maintenance activities or infrastructure incidents
• Limited travel between office locations may be required

Work Location

Virginia Office of the Attorney General
202 North 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

This position requires onsite work in Richmond, Virginia. Candidates must be able to attend in-person interviews and work onsite throughout the assignment.