System Administrator

Location/Remote: Onsite in Orange, CT, 06477Employment Type: 6-month Contract (W-2 or 1099/IC)Compensation: Up to $50/hour W-2 or up to $56/hour 1099/IC (depending on experience)This System Administrator contract role focuses on keeping enterprise systems stable, secure, and efficient across a hybrid, multi-OS environment. Success in this role requires strong Windows and Linux administration skills, a security-first mindset, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues to root cause and drive durable remediation. You will partner with stakeholders to assess current-state systems, improve operational practices, and maintain reliable service for core business applications.Responsibilities:Administer and maintain servers across a multi-OS, hybrid IT environment, ensuring availability and performance for business-critical services.Manage Windows Server administration with emphasis on Active Directory, Group Policy, security hardening, and administrative automation.Perform Linux administration tasks including configuration, patching, access control, service management, and troubleshooting.Analyze, prioritize, and remediate IT security issues; implement corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.Conduct root-cause analysis for incidents and recurring problems; document findings and implement long-term fixes.Support physical and virtual infrastructure operations, including provisioning, capacity planning, maintenance, and recovery procedures.Administer and support ERP systems and other enterprise applications, coordinating changes to minimize downtime and user impact.Review existing systems and operational processes, recommend improvements aligned to best practices, and help implement changes.Create and maintain clear technical documentation, runbooks, and change records to support operational continuity.Communicate status, risks, and technical decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Required Skills:5+ years of experience in IT systems administration.Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated holistic understanding of IT environments, including infrastructure, identity, security, networking dependencies, and enterprise applications.Strong Windows administration experience with emphasis on Active Directory, Group Policy, security, and scripting/automation.Strong IT security background, including analysis and remediation of security issues in server and identity environments.Linux administration experience in production environments.Experience administering servers in a multi-OS, hybrid IT environment.Hands-on experience supporting physical and virtual infrastructure.Experience supporting ERP systems and other enterprise applications in an operational environment.Proven ability to perform root-cause issue analysis and drive effective remediation.Preferred Skills:10+ years of experience in IT systems administration.Certifications or equivalent hands-on experience with Windows Active Directory, PowerShell, Azure Intune, and Hyper-V virtualization.