System Administrator — Broadcast Content Environment

Job overview

The System Administrator role is hybrid in Washington, DC, typically onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the possibility of moving to fully onsite work when the company returns to the office. The stated pay range is $50–$60 per hour. The role supports systems in a broadcast content environment. The administrator maintains reliable, secure computer systems across Windows and Linux servers, workstations, and virtual infrastructure. The work includes system and hardware administration, patching, backups and recovery, directory and network services, file permissions, documentation, and coordination with other teams to support uptime and operational reliability.

What you'll do

• Build and manage Windows servers and workstations
• install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers
• manage virtual infrastructure and supporting hardware
• deploy Microsoft and Linux security patches
• perform Linux backup, restore, rollback, and disaster recovery operations
• administer Active Directory objects, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• manage file servers, FTP resources, accounts, and permissions
• maintain documentation and coordinate issue mitigation with other teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

system administrator

windows server

linux

active directory

virtual infrastructure

broadcast content

washington dc

hybrid

$50–$60/hour

24/7 on-call

patch management

cisco ucs

sccm

six-month assignment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The assignment is listed as six months and requires availability for 24/7 on-call coverage, including nights and weekends as needed.

About the employer

Cypress HCM is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. Sector: 51.