System Administrator

Job ID: 802021Systems AdministratorsLocation: Richmond, VA 23219Duration: 6+ Months (Possibility of Extensions)Client: OAG (Virginia Office of the Attorney General)Onsite JobPosition OverviewThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks 2 Systems Administrators to support a secure, stable, and high-performing hybrid IT environment. This role administers servers, identity systems, and enterprise services across on-premises and cloud platforms.The Systems Administrator is a hands-on technical role focused on disciplined execution of operational processes, including patching, monitoring, backup, and system maintenance. The position works under the direction of the Director of Infrastructure & Operations and collaborates with Network Engineering, Information Security, End User Services, and Application/Data teams.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure AdministrationAdminister Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud)Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCPSupport Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD)Maintain system performance, availability, and configurationPatch Management & Vulnerability RemediationExecute structured patching for servers and core systemsCoordinate with leadership on scheduling and system impactSupport vulnerability remediation aligned to security prioritiesValidate patches prior to deploymentTrack patch compliance and statusSecurity & Compliance SupportImplement security controls defined by the Information Security OfficeSupport identity and access management practices, including MFAAssist with system hardening, logging, and monitoring integrationsProvide support for audits and compliance activitiesMonitoring & Incident ResponseMonitor systems and respond to alerts and operational issuesProvide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure incidentsParticipate in incident response and escalation processesContribute to root cause analysis and service improvementsBackup & Disaster RecoveryAdminister backup and recovery solutionsPerform and validate backup and restore testingSupport recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)Change Management & OperationsFollow defined change management processesExecute infrastructure changes in a controlled mannerParticipate in CAB or similar governance processes