Vendors can submit 1 candidate per opening for a total of 2 submittals on this req
Local Candidates strongly preferred
Max Vendor Rate 54.12

Position Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

Infrastructure Administration

Administer Windows Server environments (on-premises and cloud)
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD)
Maintain system performance, availability, and configuration

Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation

Execute structured patching for servers and core systems
Coordinate with leadership on scheduling and system impact
Support vulnerability remediation aligned to security priorities
Validate patches prior to deployment
Track patch compliance and status

Security & Compliance Support

Implement security controls defined by the Information Security Office
Support identity and access management practices, including MFA
Assist with system hardening, logging, and monitoring integrations
Provide support for audits and compliance activities

Monitoring & Incident Response

Monitor systems and respond to alerts and operational issues
Provide Tier 2/3 support for infrastructure incidents
Participate in incident response and escalation processes
Contribute to root cause analysis and service improvements

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Administer backup and recovery solutions
Perform and validate backup and restore testing
Support recovery objectives (RTO/RPO)

Change Management & Operations

Follow defined change management processes
Execute infrastructure changes in a controlled manner
Participate in CAB or similar governance processes

Cross-Team Collaboration

Partner with Network Engineering on infrastructure dependencies
Coordinate with End User Services on user-impacting changes
Support Application/Data teams on system integrations
Communicate system status, risks, and issues to leadership

Required Qualifications

Experience administering Windows Server environments
Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD)
Experience with patch management and system maintenance
Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions
Basic understanding of networking concepts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in government or regulated environments
Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and Azure)
Familiarity with NIST or similar frameworks
Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V)
Exposure to monitoring, SIEM, or endpoint management tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple operational tasks and priorities
Effective communication and teamwork across technical groups
Ability to follow structured processes and governance standards
Focus on system reliability, security, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

Office-based environment
Occasional after-hours support for maintenance or incidents
Limited travel between office locations may be required

Additional Information

This role supports core Infrastructure & Operations functions and contributes to the agency’s ability to deliver secure and reliable IT services. The Systems Administrator operates within defined governance processes to ensure consistency, stability, and risk reduction across the environment.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Windows Server administration	Required	5	Years
Active Directory administration	Required	5	Years
Group Policy management	Required	3	Years
DNS and DHCP administration	Required	3	Years
Microsoft 365 administration	Required	3	Years
Entra ID (Azure AD) administration	Required	2	Years
Server patch management	Required	3	Years
System monitoring and alert response	Required	3	Years
Backup and recovery administration	Required	3	Years
Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)	Required	3	Years
File and print services	Required	2	Years
PowerShell scripting	Required	2	Years
Operating system troubleshooting	Required	5	Years
Change management participation	Required	2	Years
Incident response support	Required	2	Years
Root cause analysis participation	Required	2	Years
Documentation maintenance	Required	2	Years
Maintenance window execution	Required	2	Years
Ticket/work management systems	Required	3	Years
MFA administration/support	Required	2	Years
System hardening practices	Required	2	Years
Vulnerability remediation execution	Required	2	Years
Access control management	Required	2	Years
Security policy adherence	Required	2	Years
NIST/security framework exposure	Required	2	Years
Communication and collaboration	Required	3	Years
Operational prioritization	Required	3	Years
Structured/process-oriented work	Required	3	Years
Working in team-based IT operations	Required	3	Years
Azure infrastructure administration	Desired	2	Years
Hybrid cloud environments	Desired	2	Years
Intune/endpoint management	Desired	1	Years
Identity federation/SSO	Desired	1	Years
Conditional Access policies	Desired	1	Years
SIEM/EDR exposure	Desired	1	Years
Advanced PowerShell scripting	Desired	1	Years
Infrastructure automation	Desired	1	Years
Government IT experience	Desired	2	Years
Regulated environment experience	Desired	2	Years

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question2	Please list candidate's email address.
Question3	What city and state is your candidate currently located?
Question4	Is your candidate able to interview and work on site?

Job details

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