System Administrator

System Administrator – Contract-to-Hire

Location: West/Southwest Austin, TX

Contract Duration: 3 Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Pay Rate (Contract Phase): $40 – $45/hr

Salary Upon Permanent Hire: $75,000 annually

Background Requirement: Must pass a criminal background Fingerprint check upon hire.

Citizenship: Must be eligible to work in the US on an ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Opportunities for Advancement: Significant growth potential within the organization

Join a dynamic organization as a System Administrator, where you’ll help manage IT infrastructure supporting over 9,400 users. This role offers competitive contract pay, a clear path to full-time employment, and strong career growth potential.

You’ll work with enterprise technologies across servers, storage, networking, backups, and identity management. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy complex IT challenges, and value collaboration, this opportunity is for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work with cutting-edge enterprise technologies in a large-scale environment
• Directly support thousands of users and make a measurable impact
• Competitive pay with clear path to permanent hire
• Growth-oriented culture with advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and upgrade network, server, and storage systems (virtual and physical).
• Implement data center infrastructure and systems as directed.
• Develop and maintain Windows computer images.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, addressing potential failures proactively.
• Safeguard servers from accidental or intentional damage, ensuring security and uptime.
• Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and synchronize Active Directory, G-Suite, and O365.
• Schedule and verify enterprise backups (Commvault preferred) and coordinate off-site storage.
• Provision user accounts, automation tools, and access to resources.
• Ensure CIPA compliance and confidentiality of organizational, staff, and user data.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver excellent IT services.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

(If applicable: May provide oversight or supervision of infrastructure projects and team members.)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recent full-time work administering and supporting:
• VMware (or equivalent) and physical server infrastructures
• Enterprise NAS/SAN storage systems
• Network and cybersecurity infrastructure
• Enterprise backup systems (Commvault preferred)
• Microsoft and Linux Server OS
• Must pass a criminal background Fingerprint check upon hire.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License and current three-year driving record
• If relocating from outside Texas, must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residency

Education/Certification

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification from an accredited institution

Proficiency in enterprise infrastructure systems

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or advanced Technical Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Commvault certification or equivalent backup software expertise

Technical & Soft Skills

• G-Suite & Microsoft 365 administration
• VMware vSphere 6
• Microsoft Server OS 2016 (AD, File Services)
• Windows imaging and deployment
• Experience with PC, Mac, and iPad systems
• Strong customer service focus and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving abilities

Working Conditions

• Prolonged computer use; repetitive hand motions
• Moderate lifting (15–45 lbs) of IT equipment
• Travel to local sites as required
• Occasional evening or weekend hours
• Constant use of technology in fast-paced environments

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career and work in a role where your skills directly impact organizational success, we’d love to hear from you.

GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates. These checks are conducted in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We ensure that the information obtained from background checks is used fairly and does not unlawfully discriminate against any individual.

GTS Technology Solutions participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. If you are offered a position with GTS Technology Solutions, your employment will be contingent upon successful verification of your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States through E-Verify.

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