Senior System Administrator — Financial Services, Backup & Disaster Recovery

First City Credit Union; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

First City Credit Union is seeking a System Administrator to optimize system performance, manage backups, and ensure security across IT infrastructure. You will analyze logs, troubleshoot complex issues, document SOPs, and maintain hardware inventories while coordinating with vendors and participating in audits.

A strong background in financial services environments is preferred. The role emphasizes disaster recovery, access control, and compliance, with opportunities for certifications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4–5 years of system administration experience in financial services, credit union, or regulated environment
• System administrator certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA or equivalent) preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze logs to optimize system performance and capacity
• Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces and repair faulty hardware
• Document SOPs, manuals, and architecture diagrams
• Maintain inventories of IT equipment, licenses, and hardware
• Administer user accounts, manage network rights, security permissions, and access
• Plan backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers
• Participate in audits and risk remediation efforts

Skills

System administration

Troubleshooting

Backups and DR

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Microsoft Certification

VMware Certification

CompTIA Certification

CCNA/CCNP/CCSP certifications

Job description

First City Credit Union is seeking a System Administrator to optimize system performance, manage backups, and ensure security across IT infrastructure. You will analyze logs, troubleshoot complex issues, document SOPs, and maintain hardware inventories while coordinating with vendors and participating in audits.

A strong background in financial services environments is preferred. The role emphasizes disaster recovery, access control, and compliance, with opportunities for certifications and