Systems Administrator (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Sacramento, CA | 100% Onsite

Ledgent Technology is partnering with a growing Sacramento-based organization to hire a Systems Administrator for an onsite, contract-to-hire role supporting a production environment. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys owning infrastructure, solving complex problems, and working closely with the business.

This role is W2 only through Ledgent Technology.
No C2C, no sub-vendors, no referral fees, and no relocation assistance.
Please apply only if you meet the requirements and are serious about an onsite role in Sacramento.

What You'll Do

• Plan, deploy, configure, and support servers, storage systems, networking, cloud applications, and core IT infrastructure
• Maintain system health through monitoring, updates, patching, and performance tuning
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues while providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support
• Implement and maintain security controls including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, audits, and vulnerability assessments
• Build scripts and tools to automate tasks and improve stability and efficiency
• Maintain detailed documentation covering configurations, changes, and operational processes
• Generate reports related to system performance, usage, and incidents
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to support projects and integrate new technologies aligned with business needs

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of professional IT Systems Administration experience
• Experience supporting corporate data and knowledge management environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience in biotech, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments
• Advanced Microsoft 365 experience including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, and SharePoint Online
• Mobile Device Management experience
• Administering on-prem virtual environments
• Enterprise backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
• Okta application configuration and troubleshooting
• Infrastructure automation and configuration management
• NAS and SAN storage administration
• Enterprise networking experience including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, VLANs, and multi-site environments
• Scripting experience with PowerShell and or Python
• Solid understanding of system integrations and dependencies

Important Details

• Employment type: Contract-to-hire
• Pay type: W2 through Ledgent Technology only
• Work location: Onsite at a Sacramento production facility
• No C2C, no third-party vendors, no referral fees

If you're a hands-on Systems Administrator who wants stability, ownership, and a path to permanent employment, this is a strong opportunity. Only qualified, serious applicants should apply.