Sr Systems Engineer

Stand8 Technology Consulting; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (HSA)

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Job summary

Stand8 Technology Consulting seeks a Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to support enterprise Windows and Linux environments, emphasizing AD administration and privileged access management. You will work with security teams to remediate findings from assessments, while automating tasks and maintaining system hardening.

The role focuses on infrastructure performance, patching, and IAM best practices. Onsite in Long Beach CA, with competitive hourly compensation and health coverage options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or systems engineering.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, GPO management, and identity/access administration.
• Experience managing privileged accounts and credential security.
• Familiarity with penetration testing remediation, vulnerability management, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Active Directory, including users, groups, GPOs, and access controls.
• Manage administrative accounts, privileged credentials, and access permissions across enterprise systems.
• Engineer, deploy, and support Windows/Linux server environments and enterprise applications.
• Support enterprise storage, data center, DNS, Azure, and networking environments, including Cisco or HPE switches.
• Implement least privilege access models and support identity and access management practices.
• Partner with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and penetration testing findings.
• Support CISA remediation activities and address findings identified through security assessments.
• Maintain system security through patching, configuration management, and hardening.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

PowerShell

Azure

DNS

Networking basics

Security best practices

Credential management

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Cisco switches

HPE switches

Storage systems

Patch management

Job description

Stand8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure with a strong focus on system and application engineering, Active Directory administration, and privileged access management. This role will maintain secure and reliable Windows and Linux environments while partnering with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities identified through CISA remediation activities, penetration testing, and security assessments. The position will also support enterprise applications, automate administrative tasks, and strengthen access controls, system hardening, and infrastructure performance.

Location & Work Type

Location: Long Beach, California
Work Type: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Active Directory, including users, groups, GPOs, and access controls.
• Manage administrative accounts, privileged credentials, and access permissions across enterprise systems.
• Engineer, deploy, and support Windows/Linux server environments and enterprise applications.
• Support enterprise storage, data center, DNS, Azure, and networking environments, including Cisco or HPE switches.
• Implement least privilege access models and support identity and access management practices.
• Partner with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and penetration testing findings.
• Support CISA remediation activities and address findings identified through security assessments.
• Maintain system security through patching, configuration management, and hardening.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates needs to have strong knowledge with Windows, PowerShell, Linux, Storage, DC, AD, Azure, DNS and have some Cyber security background, networking skills , Cisco or HPE switches will be a plus.
• 100% onsite with an early start time. Nobody with a long commute will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or systems engineering.
• Strong experience with Active Directory, GPO management, and identity/access administration.
• Experience managing privileged accounts and credential security.
• Familiarity with penetration testing remediation, vulnerability management, and security best practices.
• Experience with Windows Server environments and enterprise infrastructure.

Preferred (Optional)

• Scripting experience with PowerShell or similar tools preferred.
• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

The base range for this contract position is $75- $85 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

About Us

Stand8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. Stand8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.

Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.

Check out more at www.stand8.io; and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together!

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