Job Title: System Administrator Location: Denver, CO (Remote)
Preference: ( Candidate Must reside in Colorado)
Customer: State of CO- Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Duration: 6 Month
Job Summary:The
System Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting security vulnerabilities, patching, and application updates within a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Windows Server, Linux, cloud environments, and security compliance. This role requires
after-hours support for patching, security updates, and urgent security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:1. Security Vulnerabilities Patching & Application Updates (80%) - Assist in patching, updating, and deploying security fixes.
- Monitor and follow up on assigned incidents, problems, and change requests.
- Provide technical support for Windows Server and Linux-based systems.
- Support physical and virtual server environments.
- Collaborate with Network, Application, Database, and Server teams to resolve issues.
- Deploy new or rebuilt computers and technology equipment following OIT security policies.
- Support and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in person, over the phone, or remotely.
- Respond to urgent security incidents both during and outside of business hours.
2. IT & Customer Service Management (10%) - Follow OIT Change Management (RFC) process.
- Track hardware and software assets using established tools.
- Ensure systems are patched and updated per OIT policies.
- Recommend upgrades and security vulnerability resolutions to compliance teams.
- Assess remote hardware updates and determine if onsite visits are required.
3. Organizational & Project Commitment (5%) - Participate in team meetings and project implementation.
- Attend OIT-provided training and pursue professional development.
- Share new knowledge with the team through training sessions.
- Research and troubleshoot legacy software compatibility issues.
4. Other Duties (5%) - Support decommissioning of outdated servers and infrastructure.
Required Qualifications: - Education: Degree/Diploma in Information Systems or Information Technology.
- Experience: 3-5 years as an IT professional, including:
- At least 3 years as a System Administrator in Windows or Linux environments.
- Experience with IT controls, cybersecurity (NIST/CIS), HIPAA, PCI, or security compliance.
- Technical Skills:
- Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto NGFW, Unix/Linux, VMWare.
- Scripting experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Strong knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, and system hardening via Group Policy.
- Experience with system administration and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Puppet, syslog).
- Certifications: Preferred: MCSE, ITIL, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC.
- Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with at least one cloud environment (AWS preferred, Azure, or GCP).
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in large enterprise environments (100+ servers).
- Familiarity with Tanium, Crowdstrike, Tenable, or similar tools.
- Google Apps administration in a professional environment.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support.