Senior Systems Engineer – Windows, VMware & Storage

HIRECLOUT

Oxnard (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 103,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Every other Friday off

Public-sector stability

Broad enterprise infra exposure

Career growth potential

Job summary

HIRECLOUT is seeking a Systems Admin / Systems Engineer for a mission-driven public-sector client in Oxnard, California. The role encompasses designing, maintaining, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure that powers citywide operations.

You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, backup, and automation, serving as Tier 3 escalation for complex issues while partnering with leadership on modernization and security efforts. onsite five days weekly.

Qualifications

Expert-level experience administering Active Directory, including architecture, Group Policy management, replication, and remediation.
Extensive experience with Windows Server administration and VMware virtualization.
Strong hands-on experience managing enterprise server infrastructure and lifecycle planning.
Proven experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
Experience administering SAN/NAS storage systems and storage networking technologies.
Strong understanding of operating system patching, lifecycle management, and infrastructure security best practices.
Experience leading infrastructure initiatives involving multiple technical stakeholders.
Working knowledge of Linux administration, including system updates, patching, and scripting.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage technical leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments and VMware virtualization platforms.
Administer Active Directory at an expert level, including architecture, Group Policy (GPO) design, replication, cleanup, and directory optimization.
Manage the full lifecycle of physical and virtual server infrastructure.
Administer SAN/NAS storage environments, including capacity planning, performance optimization, and data integrity.
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies that support long-term operational resilience.
Develop and maintain PowerShell automation to streamline system administration and operational workflows.
Lead operating system and application patching initiatives, including compliance reporting and remediation activities.
Manage certificate issuance, renewals, and other infrastructure security updates.
Implement, optimize, and maintain enterprise monitoring solutions for system availability, performance, and alerting.
Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex infrastructure and systems issues.
Present technical recommendations, project updates, and infrastructure roadmaps to technical leadership.
Support ongoing modernization initiatives involving virtualization, Linux administration, infrastructure resiliency, and backup strategy improvements.