System Administrator: Linux/Windows Infra & Automation

Crystal Equation Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

An IT Services firm in San Jose is looking for a skilled System Administrator to ensure the stability and security of systems. This role involves daily monitoring of systems, VM management, and security patching across multiple environments. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Linux systems and extensive knowledge of VMware. Competitive pay range is $30-$38 per hour with full benefits. The position supports diverse IT projects, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration experience in Linux environments.
• High skill level of VMware admin and management.
• Proficient in analyzing log files and managing user accounts.
• Ability to communicate professionally with technical and non-technical personnel.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure systems supporting R&D.
• Perform daily system monitoring and backups.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis.
• Manage existing and/or deploy new instances of Jira, Git, and Jenkins.
• Provide Tier III support and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

VMware administration

Shell scripting

User account management

Network equipment management

Communication skills

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Linux

Windows

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Job description

An IT Services firm in San Jose is looking for a skilled System Administrator to ensure the stability and security of systems. This role involves daily monitoring of systems, VM management, and security patching across multiple environments. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Linux systems and extensive knowledge of VMware. Competitive pay range is $30-$38 per hour with full benefits. The position supports diverse IT projects, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.