IT System Administrator III

Veritas Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Search Group is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator III in a hybrid role based in Los Angeles, CA. The candidate will manage enterprise Windows and Linux servers, SQL Server databases, and web/app infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security across environments.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with IT teams to support ongoing operations, upgrades, and project implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or CS with relevant experience.
• 4+ years deploying and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers.
• Experience with IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss or similar platforms.
• SQL Server database administration experience.
• SharePoint administration experience.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux servers.
• Support SQL Server databases, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Assist with web system administration (IIS, Apache, Tomcat).
• Support SharePoint administration and user support.
• Install, upgrade, patch, and update software and systems.
• Monitor performance, availability, and operational issues.
• Document configurations, incidents, and troubleshooting steps.
• Support multi-tier applications and related web/database infrastructure.
• Assist senior staff with projects, migrations, and upgrades.
• Maintain web certificates and security configurations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CIS/CS

Master’s degree in CIS/CS

Tools

Windows Server

SQL Server

SharePoint

IIS

Apache/Tomcat

WebLogic/JBoss

Linux

Job description

Hybrid

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is hybrid in Los Angeles, CA.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator III to support enterprise server, database, web, and application environments. This is a journey-level position responsible for assisting with the administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, maintenance, and documentation of systems and applications across Microsoft Windows and Linux server platforms.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server, SQL Server administration, SharePoint administration, web server administration, and application support. This role will support ongoing operations, system upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and project-based implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.

• Support Microsoft SQL Server databases, including configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Assist with web system administration, including Microsoft IIS, Apache, Apache Tomcat, or similar platforms.

• Support Microsoft SharePoint administration, including application/site maintenance and user support.

• Perform software installations, upgrades, patches, and system updates.

• Monitor and analyze system performance, application availability, and operational issues.

• Document systems, procedures, configurations, incidents, and troubleshooting steps.

• Support multi-tier applications and related web/database infrastructure.

• Assist senior technical staff with new projects, system implementations, migrations, and upgrades.

• Maintain web certificates and related security configurations as needed.

• Follow established IT policies, procedures, and change management processes.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary, sensitive, and personal information.

• Collaborate with internal IT teams, business users, vendors, and technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, plus four years of relevant experience; or

• Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience.

• Experience deploying, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Windows and Linux servers.

• Experience with web servers such as IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss, or similar platforms.

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration.

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint system administration.

• Valid California driver’s license.

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 or newer

• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or newer

• Microsoft SharePoint administration

• Microsoft IIS

• Apache and/or Apache Tomcat

• Windows and Linux server administration

• Web application and database system support

• Software installation, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting

• Data management principles and practices

• Web certificates and related system security administration

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting enterprise-level web, application, and database environments.

• Experience working with multi-tier applications.

• Experience assisting with system implementations, upgrades, and technical projects.

• Strong troubleshooting, monitoring, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior technical staff.

• Experience supporting both operational and project-based IT work.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Team-oriented and collaborative

• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities

• Able to work well under pressure

• Project-oriented mindset

• Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality