Systems Administrator
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Location: Carson, CA 90745
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Systems Administrator Job Description
Job Overview:
We are looking for a System Administrator with expertise in Windows systems and server administration, endpoint management, backup and restore (on-premises & offsite), disaster recovery, and Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure and efficient IT infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, and optimizing system performance both on-premises and in the cloud.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Systems & Server Administration:
Install, configure, and maintain Windows based servers (on-premises and cloud-based).
Perform server monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Manage Active Directory (AD), Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and other core services.
Ensure server security, patching, and compliance with IT policies.
2. Endpoint Management:
Deploy and manage endpoint devices (laptops, desktops and mobile devices) using tools like Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune, SCCM).
Implement and manage endpoint security solutions (antivirus, encryption, MDM, EDR/XDR solutions).
Automate software deployment, patching, and updates across all devices.
Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint performance and security issues.
3. Backup & Disaster Recovery Management:
Develop, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
Manage backup solutions such as Veeam, Acronis, Azure Backup, or Commvault.
Perform regular backup testing and DR drills to ensure business continuity.
Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures to ensure data integrity and availability.
4. Azure Cloud Administration:
Manage Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Storage, Networking, and Security.
Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Identity & Access Management, and Conditional Access Policies.
Optimize cloud resources for cost, security, and performance.
Requirements & Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in system administration, server management, and cloud services.
Technical Skills:
Windows Server Administration
Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
Endpoint Management (Intune, SCCM, or similar)
Backup & Disaster Recovery (Azure Backup, Veeam, Commvault, Acronis)
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based VMs)
Security & Compliance (EDR/XDR, antivirus, firewalls, encryption)
Azure Cloud Administration (VMs, AD, Security, Storage, Networking)
Automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting tasks)
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
CompTIA Security+ / CEH (for security-focused environments)
Systems Administrator Job Description
Job Overview:
We are looking for a System Administrator with expertise in Windows systems and server administration, endpoint management, backup and restore (on-premises & offsite), disaster recovery, and Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure and efficient IT infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, and optimizing system performance both on-premises and in the cloud.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Systems & Server Administration:
Install, configure, and maintain Windows based servers (on-premises and cloud-based).
Perform server monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Manage Active Directory (AD), Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and other core services.
Ensure server security, patching, and compliance with IT policies.
2. Endpoint Management:
Deploy and manage endpoint devices (laptops, desktops and mobile devices) using tools like Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune, SCCM).
Implement and manage endpoint security solutions (antivirus, encryption, MDM, EDR/XDR solutions).
Automate software deployment, patching, and updates across all devices.
Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint performance and security issues.
3. Backup & Disaster Recovery Management:
Develop, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
Manage backup solutions such as Veeam, Acronis, Azure Backup, or Commvault.
Perform regular backup testing and DR drills to ensure business continuity.
Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures to ensure data integrity and availability.
4. Azure Cloud Administration:
Manage Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Storage, Networking, and Security.
Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Identity & Access Management, and Conditional Access Policies.
Optimize cloud resources for cost, security, and performance.
Requirements & Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in system administration, server management, and cloud services.
Technical Skills:
Windows Server Administration
Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
Endpoint Management (Intune, SCCM, or similar)
Backup & Disaster Recovery (Azure Backup, Veeam, Commvault, Acronis)
Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud-based VMs)
Security & Compliance (EDR/XDR, antivirus, firewalls, encryption)
Azure Cloud Administration (VMs, AD, Security, Storage, Networking)
Automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting tasks)
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)
CompTIA Security+ / CEH (for security-focused environments)