IT Systems Administrator: Cloud & Virtualization

D.A. Davidson; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) & ESOP

Sick, vacation, maternity/parental-le

Paid holidays

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Gift-matching program

Davidson Day of Giving

Job summary

D.A. Davidson Companies is a respected independent, employee‑owned firm with 90 years of history, delivering ethical, client‑centric service.

This role provides technical ownership of company systems, virtualization, and enterprise apps, ensuring security, availability, and efficiency across Windows and cloud platforms. The Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain infrastructure, assist with project delivery, and mentor staff, while supporting after‑hours maintenance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and certifications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and administering computer systems in a business or enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge of scripting and automation, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, endpoint management, and systems monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, and VMware virtualization or comparable enterprise technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues using sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design, document, diagram, implement, and maintain system designs, standards, procedures, and technical configurations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, lead assigned initiatives, and provide technical guidance to other staff.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure and VMware certifications are preferred. Advanced certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to safely lift and carry as much as 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, manage, monitor, maintain, and improve computer systems, infrastructure, enterprise applications, operating systems, and related hardware.
• Provide technical ownership and subject matter expertise for assigned platforms, systems, technologies, and services.
• Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, complex operational issues, outages, and major incidents, escalating or coordinating resources as appropriate based on severity.
• Proactively and reactively maintain appropriate levels of system availability, security, capacity, and performance.
• Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and availability solutions.
• Identify, develop, and implement scripting, automation, and monitoring improvements that reduce manual effort and operational risk.
• Participate in or lead long‑term projects, strategic initiatives, system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to system design decisions, technical standards, technology roadmaps, and operational practices for assigned technologies.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, system design diagrams, support procedures, standards, and knowledge articles.
• Review, follow, and update D.A. Davidson policies and procedures where appropriate.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver effective technology solutions and resolve service issues.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentoring to systems staff and other support teams.
• Participate in after‑hours maintenance, incident response, and on‑call activities when assigned.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

Scripting & automation

System administration

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Project leadership

Travel flexibility

On-call support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Office

VMware virtualization

Backup & disaster recovery

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is a respected independent, employee‑owned firm with 90 years of history, delivering ethical, client‑centric service.

This role provides technical ownership of company systems, virtualization, and enterprise apps, ensuring security, availability, and efficiency across Windows and cloud platforms. The Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain infrastructure, assist with project delivery, and mentor staff, while supporting after‑hours maintenance and