Senior System Administrator

AmWest Funding Corp®

Brea (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A financial services company in California is seeking a Senior System Administrator responsible for managing and implementing cloud and local area networks. The role requires expertise in Azure, system security, and Microsoft 365 administration, and offers a compensation range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 4 years of IT experience. Join a dynamic team to support advanced network solutions and security protocols.

Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in system administration or related IT roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 administration.
Hands-on experience supporting remote access solutions.

Responsibilities

Configure and manage Azure resources including Virtual Networks and VMs.
Administer and maintain O365/Exchange Online and Intune.
Monitor and secure systems in alignment with security policies.
Support compliance activities and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Azure cloud services

Microsoft Entra ID

VPN technologies

endpoint protection platforms

incident response

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Monitor

Cisco Umbrella

Microsoft 365

Job description

This range is provided by AmWest Funding Corp®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Company - AM West Funding Corp.

Position - Sr. System Administrator

Rate - $70-90K PERM

Description

The System Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), as well as cloud and remote networks. This role involves installing, upgrading, and monitoring both software and hardware, and core infrastructure, including operating systems, business applications, security tools and appliances, web servers, email systems, laptops and desktop PCs, and phones.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage Azure resources, including Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, Backup & Site Recovery, security, and identity management.
Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy Objects, O365/Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Intune.
Monitor, patch, and secure systems in alignment with SOC 1 and internal security policies.
Oversee endpoint management solutions, including MDM, DLP, SentinelOne, and Cisco Umbrella.
Optimize and monitor cloud performance using Azure Monitor, Azure Automation, and PowerShell.
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues across production, development, and staging environments.
Manage and troubleshoot on-premises network devices, VPN connectivity, and network security.
Configure, deploy, and maintain Windows 11 workstations and other related peripherals for end users.
Support compliance activities by participating in annual disaster recovery simulations, network penetration testing, and other assessments.
Collaborate with DevOps and business teams to support design, deployment, optimization of systems, applications, and databases.
Implement, monitor, and regularly test enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Azure Backup) to ensure business continuity.
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
Manage user provisioning, de-provisioning, role-based access controls, and enforce least-privilege and Zero Trust security principles.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
4+ years of professional experience in system administration or related IT roles.
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including configuration, administration, and ongoing support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 administration, Intune, and Purview.
Hands‑on experience supporting remote access solutions, including VPN technologies and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Strong understanding of endpoint protection platforms (e.g., SentinelOne) and enterprise security controls.
Knowledge of threat detection, triage, and containment procedures, with practical experience in incident response.
Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms for monitoring and log analysis.
Working knowledge of Cisco Umbrella and cloud-based security solutions.

Preferred Certifications