Talent.com
Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

Design West TechnologiesTustin, California, USA
job_description.job_card.1_day_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation we specialize in designing manufacturing and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Position Overview :

A versatile hands-on Senior Systems Administrator who owns everything from server builds to network resiliency to security posture.

These opportunities include development and integration of a variety of system hardware and software application(s) supporting our engineering and manufacturing teams. The System Administrator will also work within a diverse team of skilled and motivated co-workers to collaborate on results this position requires a positive attitude self-motivation the ability to work in a fast-paced demanding environment and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Key Job Duties :

Compute Systems Integration & Maintenance

  • Plan install configure upgrade and decommission Windows Server 2016-2022 and Linux (Ubuntu) hosts
  • Build and manage VMware or Hyper-V virtual servers and supporting SAN / NAS storage
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell & Bash scripts for automated OS deployment patching and configuration

Network Design & Troubleshooting

  • Design implement and document VLANs / subnets for CUI and general-use traffic
  • Configure and maintain switches routers firewalls and Wi-Fi controllers (Ruckus Aruba) with HA (HSRP / VRRP)
  • Monitor performance proactively identify bottlenecks and resolve LAN / WAN issues

    • Security & Compliance

  • Administer Active Directory Azure AD (GCC High) Group Policy Objects (GPOs) MFA and conditional access
  • Implement and manage an internal PKI to migrate intranet services from HTTP to HTTPS
  • Conduct vulnerability scans tune manage and set up EDR / SIEM and maintain NIST 800-171 / CMMC artifacts

    • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

  • Develop and test backup strategies with defined RPO / RTO targets
  • Create and exercise DR runbooks and tabletop scenarios to eliminate single points of failure

    • Capacity Planning & Procurement

  • Forecast hardware and software needs for engineering workstations servers and network expansions
  • Evaluate vendors spec equipment and manage purchase orders

    • Tier-3 Escalation & Mentoring

  • Serve as the technical authority for help-desk escalations (e.g. Outlook quirks SQL-mail issues server outages)
  • Mentor junior staff and ensure consistent incident response including off-hours support when needed

    • Experience / Skills Requirements :

    6 years experience administering mixed Windows & Linux environments in regulated / DoD or manufacturing settings

    5 years with Windows Server (2016-2022) and Windows 10 / 11 desktop OS

    2 years Linux server administration (installation maintenance troubleshooting)

    Hands-on VMware vSphere or Hyper-V virtualization and enterprise backup / SAN management

    Proven O365 experience

    Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Bash (or Python) for automation

    Solid networking fundamentals : VLAN / subnet design routing / switching STP HSRP / VRRP 802.1X

    Experience on classified networks and troubleshooting GPOs & AD domain policies

    Expertise in system backup strategies network switch configuration monitoring and troubleshooting

    Familiarity with NIST 800-171 DFARS or CMMC control frameworks

    Experience with upgrades and patches for operating systems and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software

    Desired Skills and Experience :

    Infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible Terraform etc.)

    Prior small-team leadership or project management experience

    Professional certifications : MCSE (Windows / Azure) VMware VCP AWS Solutions Architect CCNA / CCNP CISSP Security

    Experience with cloud-adjacent services (AWS Azure) or hybrid architectures

    Hands-on with SIEM platforms (Splunk Elastic Sentinel

    Education Requirements :

    Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent experience

    Benefits :

    Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills experience and passion to excel in this role we encourage you to apply.

    Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Computer Science,Active Directory,Computer information Technology,PowerShell,OS,Windows,Database,SCCM,Linux,SAN,Troubleshoot,Backup,Setup,Technical Support,UNIX

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 120000 - 150000

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    System Administrator • Tustin, California, USA