IT Systems Administrator – 6 month contract role
Hybrid: 3x a week onsite
Location: Seattle, WA, Lake Union area, Occasional to Beacon Hill facility
Compensation: $42-50/hr
Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive IT Systems Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about maintaining and enhancing IT infrastructure. The position requires onsite presence twice a week, offering a balanced hybrid work model.
About the Role As the IT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and improving the company’s IT systems, servers, and networks. You’ll play a key role in ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while supporting end-users and collaborating across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and IT infrastructure components
- Monitor system performance and conduct regular maintenance to ensure optimal operation
- Provide technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues efficiently
- Implement and maintain security protocols to safeguard data and systems
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Collaborate with IT staff, vendors, and stakeholders on project planning and execution
- Apply updates, patches, and configuration changes in line with industry best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT systems administration
- Proficient in managing Windows and Linux servers and networks
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus
- Skilled in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python preferred)
- Strong understanding of IT security principles
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
- Certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator are highly desirable
Prime Team Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Prime Team Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws. For contract positions, hired candidates will be employed by Prime Team for the duration of the contract period and be eligible for our company benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision. Employees are covered at 75%. We offer a 401K after 6 months, we do not provide paid holidays or PTO, sick time is offered in accordance with local laws.
