
Systems Administrator
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
Fairfax, VA · HybridJob$63–153K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Systems Administrator supports corporate and project-based systems infrastructure used by employees. The role works with Microsoft Windows, VMware, and cloud-based environments, maintaining servers and virtual infrastructure, resolving production issues, and supporting end users. The position is based in CGI’s Fairfax office, with a hybrid working model acceptable, and includes rotational on-call support and monthly server maintenance.
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Systems Administrator
Position Description
The Systems Administrator is part of a team responsible for providing support for our corporate and project based systems infrastructures. Our primary charge is the support of the systems that our employees rely on for their own day to day operations. We are looking for someone that can troubleshoot and solve problems in a growing Microsoft Windows, VMWare, and cloud based environment.
This position is located in our Fairfax, Va office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities
. Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software.
. Lift 50 pounds of equipment into and out of server racks.
. Install/upgrade hardware components into servers.
. Monitor server performance and optimize server resources.
. Troubleshoot and resolve server issues in a timely manner.
. Implement and maintain server security measures, including firewalls and user access controls.
. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure server integration and compatibility.
. Document and maintain server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
. Provide technical support and assistance to end users.
. Stay up to date with the latest server technologies and industry trends.
. Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of systems and virtual infrastructure.
. Actively monitor ticketing systems and email for new support inquiries and requests.
. Respond to issues in a timely manner, communicate necessary information to relevant support teams & impacted staff, and document resolution.
. Strong data gathering and reporting skills to support ad hoc data requests.
. Possesses the knowledge and experience in troubleshooting production systems issues and act as an escalation point for other members.
. Provide on call support on a rotational basis and as required when issues arise.
. Provide monthly maintenance to servers on a rotational basis as required.
. Assist in the automation of currently manual repetitive tasks.
. Complies with and enforces standard company policies and procedures.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience. (Additional 4 YOE of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
. Extensive experience in a Microsoft Windows Active Directory based enterprise environment.
. Experience in a MS O365 environment.
. Experience in a largely virtualized environment.
. Familiarity with server hardware components and configurations.
. Knowledge of networking protocols and concepts.
. Familiarity with server monitoring tools.
. Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
. Working admirative knowledge of several core Microsoft applications (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, SharePoint).
. Experience with PowerShell scripting in a production environment.
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
. Experience with compliance standards and security best practices (ITILv3, NIST guidelines, CIS benchmarks, DISA STIGs, etc.) a plus, but not required.
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $62,900.00 $153,300.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,233 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$63–153K/yr
- Virginia median$96–160K/yr190 salary ranges
- US median$92–147K/yr1,383 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is 16% below the Virginia median midpoint ($129K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 257 open Systems Administrator jobs in Virginia and 2,233 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- CACI International23 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,876 postings).
- Education
- 376 of the 2,233 open Systems Administrator jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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