System Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a System Administrator in Modesto, CA (on-site) to own and maintain critical enterprise infrastructure. This hands-on role covers server, cloud, networking, and end-user environments, with workload on VMware, Windows, Linux, AD/AAD, MFA, and Intune.

The ideal candidate will lead infrastructure initiatives, support business operations, and collaborate with IT teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Systems/Network Administration or related infrastructure role.
• Advanced networking and distributed computing knowledge.
• Heavy experience with Windows Server (DNS, Group Policy, File Servers, Print Management).
• Experience with VMware and virtualized server environments.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Hands-on with AD/AAD/MFA and Intune.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain VMware, Windows, and Linux server environments.
• Provision, configure, and decommission physical and virtual servers.
• Administer on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, printers, and access controls.
• Support daily operations of core infrastructure including server, voice, video, and data platforms.
• Implement and maintain backup, DR, and redundancy solutions.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint and Teams.
• Administer enterprise mobile device platforms (Intune).
• Troubleshoot complex escalated infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for projects and service delivery.
• Manage software and hardware licensing agreements.
• Lead infrastructure projects and research new technologies for efficiency, reliability, security.
• Mentor junior IT staff and promote best practices and customer service.

Skills

Systems Administration

Networking

Windows Server Administration

VMware & Virtualization

Active Directory / Azure AD

Linux Administration

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure Active Directory

MFA

Microsoft Intune

Job description

System Administrator

Location: Modesto, CA (On-Site)
Reports To: Senior Infrastructure Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $95,000 – $120,000 annually

Why Apply?

• High-impact role with broad technical ownership
• Opportunity to lead infrastructure improvements and strategic IT projects
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Stable organization with a strong commitment to operational excellence
• Exposure to modern cloud, virtualization, and Microsoft technologies

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced System Administrator to support and maintain its enterprise infrastructure. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of critical business systems across server, cloud, networking, and end-user environments.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who enjoys working across a broad technology stack, leading infrastructure initiatives, and supporting business‑critical operations.

Please note: This position requires additional support during the organization’s peak operational season, including the potential to work up to six days per week from mid-July through late October.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain VMware, Windows, and Linux server environments to ensure security, reliability, and high availability.
• Provision, configure, and decommission physical and virtual servers as needed.
• Administer on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, printers, and access controls.
• Support daily operations of core infrastructure systems, including server, voice, video, and data platforms.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and redundancy solutions.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Manage enterprise mobile device platforms, including Microsoft Intune, Jamf, and ManageEngine.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex escalated infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to support projects and service delivery.
• Manage software and hardware licensing agreements.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure and technology projects.
• Research and recommend technologies that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Mentor and support junior IT staff while promoting best practices and excellent customer service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or related infrastructure role.
• Advanced knowledge of networking and distributed computing environments.
• Strong experience administering Windows Server environments, including DNS, Group Policy, File Servers, Print Management
• Experience supporting VMware and virtualized server environments.
• Experience administering both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Microsoft Intune #LI-EM1 #INAUG2026 #LI-onsite