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Job Title: System Administrator Job Type: 6-month contract-to-hire Required Skills & Experience • Active DOD Top Secret, will be in-processed for a DOE-Q Clearance (no, this does not affect the DOD clearance) • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience (Additional relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree). • 2-3 years of Windows system support or administration professional experience • Familiarity with Microsoft applications on the system (Active Directory, etc.). Job Description A client of Insight Global is looking for a System Admin to sit fully onsite in West Mifflin, PA or Schenectady, NY supporting a large government contract. This role involves daily IT system monitoring, operational support, and administration of Group Policy. The candidate will apply appropriate security settings based on government and vendor requirements, configure and manage system BIOS/UEFI, and specify and test computer hardware, including PCs, laptops, tablets, servers, and peripherals. Additionally, the role includes creating, deploying, and maintaining computer images for physical computers and virtual machine master images, working with the user community to resolve IT-related issues, and assisting with the management and configuration of enterprise applications such as Exchange, Skype, SharePoint, Tenable, and O365. The candidate will also support applications on personal computers, review hardware and software for IT-supported networks, support virtual server and desktop infrastructure, and manage zero and thin clients in Citrix and VMware environments. Other responsibilities include supporting client/server infrastructure solutions, using security applications on IT-managed networks, creating software packages, troubleshooting local desktop issues, performing asset management activities, and deploying endpoint devices to the organization. Compensation: $30/hr. to $40/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k)-retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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