Senior Systems Administrator: VMware, Storage & Security

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring a Systems Administrator (Systems) III in Folsom, CA. The role centers on managing VMware, storage, and appliance-based systems, with emphasis on backups, security, and incident response coordination.

You will perform OS installation and configuration, lead change management, and provide end-user support during core hours and on-call periods. A Public Trust clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Experience in a multi-platform data center environment.
• Proficiency with VMware, vCenter, SANs and server hardware.
• Strong scripting abilities in Perl, PowerShell and Windows shell.

Responsibilities

• Lead OS installation, configuration, monitoring, and support for VMware, Storage, and appliances.
• Provide expert end-user support during core hours and on-call coverage.
• Oversee change management with CAB coordination.
• Coordinate hardware repairs with vendors and resolve complex issues.
• Analyze new server hardware/software needs and test deployment strategies.
• Harden servers to security baselines and support cyber security incident responses.
• Maintain inventory of servers and related equipment and software.
• Develop standard operating procedures for recurring tasks.
• Oversee backup/restore operations and annual restore tests.

Skills

End-user support

LDAP

DHCP

DNS

Perl

PowerShell

Windows scripting

UNIX/Linux scripting

VMware

vCenter

SAN Management

iLO/iDRAC

Backup & restore

Security hardening

Incident response support

Vendor coordination

Tools

VCenter

SAN Management

iLO/iDRAC

VMware

DataDomain

Veritas NetBackup

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Ping Identity

OCSP authentication

RSA SecurID

ADFS

Microsoft Certificate Server

Microsoft KMS

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring a Systems Administrator (Systems) III in Folsom, CA. The role centers on managing VMware, storage, and appliance-based systems, with emphasis on backups, security, and incident response coordination.

You will perform OS installation and configuration, lead change management, and provide end-user support during core hours and on-call periods. A Public Trust clearance is required for this position.