Hiring: L2 System Administrator in Washington, DC Company: Virtual Service Operations Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:32:49 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, Bash, CentOS, Change Management, Chef, Configuration Management, DNS, Linux, PowerShell, Puppet, Python, RHEL, Shell, TCP/IP, Ubuntu, Windows Server About the job Experience: •Must be within driving distance of Washington, DC and willing to work onsite a minimum of three days a week and when needed •Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs for server and equipment handling •Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods in data center environments •Must be able to work in server rooms and confined spaces including under-floor cable management •Demonstrated capacity to work occasional evenings or weekends for maintenance windows Required Skills: •Are you looking to advance your IT career in systems administration and infrastructure support? Let's chat and see if we are a good match! •Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) including Active Directory management •Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) including shell scripting and system maintenance •Server hardware troubleshooting and maintenance •Network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN configuration) •Virtualization platform support (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V) •Backup and recovery operations using enterprise backup solutions •Patch management and security compliance monitoring Qualifications: •2+ years of experience in system administration or L2 technical support •Applied hands-on capability in Windows Server environments and Active Directory •Solid functional working knowledge of Linux system administration and command-line operations •Understanding in network troubleshooting and TCP/IP fundamentals •Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery procedures •Understanding of change management and incident management frameworks •Strong documentation and technical communication skills •Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status •CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification •Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE, or Azure fundamentals) Compensation: •$60,000 - $80,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!