System AdministratorLocation: Washington, DC (Remote)
Work Schedule: Full-Time 100% Remote (Occasional On-Site Meetings as Required)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required Must be Eligible to Obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Salary Range:$125,000 - $135,000The OpportunityRCG is seeking a
Systems Administrator to support a federal government customer in a fully remote environment. This role is ideal for an IT professional who enjoys maintaining secure, reliable enterprise infrastructure while collaborating with a distributed team to support mission-critical operations. Although this position is 100% remote, occasional travel to the customer site in Washington, DC may be required for meetings, planning sessions, or operational support.
What You'll DoSystems Administration & Infrastructure- Administer, configure, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Manage virtual and physical servers, workstations, and infrastructure appliances.
- Ensure the continuous operation, security, and reliability of enterprise systems through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
- Perform operating system updates, patch management, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity to ensure optimal availability.
- Perform regular backups, recovery testing, and data integrity verification.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure-related issues.
- Support system lifecycle management, including upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
Operations & Reporting- Develop and maintain dashboards and operational reports to monitor infrastructure performance.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and operational processes.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to resolve technical issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and overall performance.
- Participate in continuous service improvement initiatives and infrastructure modernization efforts.
RequirementsWhat We're Looking For- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of Systems Administration experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
- Experience administering and maintaining Windows-based server environments.
- Experience supporting virtual and physical infrastructure.
- Experience performing system monitoring, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery activities.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a remote team environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting federal government IT environments.
- Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
- Experience with Active Directory administration.
- Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
- Microsoft, VMware, or related infrastructure certifications.
- Familiarity with ITIL service management practices.
Work Environment- Full-time remote position.
- Standard business hours with occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or critical incidents.
- Occasional travel to the customer site in Washington, DC may be required.
- Collaborative remote team supporting mission-critical federal systems.
Why Join RCG?- Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development, technical training, and career advancement.
- Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunity to support mission-critical federal government programs.
- Make a meaningful impact while working alongside a talented and dedicated team.
Benefits- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
