Systems Administrator - Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
About The Position
The Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining a diverse, complex IT infrastructure. The role supports Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtual environments, and cloud services such as AWS or Azure, with a focus on system availability, performance, and security. The position is on-site in San Jose, California and requires an active Secret or Top-Secret clearance. The listed salary is $95,000–$100,000, and the application deadline is November 30, 2026. The administrator applies ITIL practices to incident, problem, and change management; performs upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance; and troubleshoots technical issues. The role also collaborates with IT teams on automation and optimization, maintains detailed documentation, and helps ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. S2i2 describes its culture as supportive and inclusive, with opportunities for professional development and growth. The company highlights support for earning professional certifications and degrees, accessible leadership, regular company updates, client networking social engagements, monthly team-building activities, and community support including veterans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Eight years of experience in systems administration for Windows, Linux, or VMware environments.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant operating systems, such as Windows Server, Red Hat, and CentOS, and virtualization technologies, such as VMware vSphere and ESXi.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Experience with system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and maintain currency with industry trends and best practices.
- Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
- One certification from the required list: A+, CND, or Network+.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the USACE IT environment, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, RHCSA, RHCE, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
Responsibilities
- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of systems across Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtual environments, and cloud services such as AWS or Azure.
- Apply ITIL best practices to manage incidents, problems, and changes while minimizing service disruption.
- Perform system upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to implement automation and optimization strategies.
- Maintain detailed documentation.
- Help ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Support to achieve professional certifications and degrees.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Accessible leadership and regular company updates.
- Client networking social engagements.
- Monthly team-building activities.
- Community support, including veterans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
