System Administrator -Second Shift (NEW)

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a Systems Administrator for the second shift, onsite in Fremont, CA. You will manage and automate our server infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments, collaborating with IT to ensure reliable operations.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, security, and scalable infrastructure, with a focus on Windows and Linux systems, virtualization, and SaaS management. Strong communication and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ year college degree in MIS/CS or equivalent.
• Certifications in Linux/Windows are a plus.
• Cloud certs are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Windows and Linux server infra (physical/VM).
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security configs.
• Monitor performance, ensure availability, and optimize systems.
• Troubleshoot outages and incidents promptly.
• Work with SaaS like M365 and Atlassian

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

Virtualization

Server hardware

SaaS management

Networking fundamentals

Monitoring tools

Cloud platforms

Problem solving

Communication

Education

4-year MIS/CS degree

Linux/Windows certification

Cloud certification

Tools

VMware

KVM

M365

Atlassian

Job description

• Location 41652 Boscell Road,Fremont, CA, 94538,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

JOB TITLE: System Administrator- Second Shift
FLSA: Exemptposition
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)
SALARY:

JOB TITLE: Systems Administrator (Second shift)
FLSA: Exempt position
DEPARTMENT: IT
REPORT TO: IT Manager

Job Summary

The Quanta Manufacturing Fremont (QMF) Systems Engineering team is responsible for architecting, building, automating, and managing our server Infrastructure at our campus in Fremont, CA and our public cloud providers. As a Systems Administrator, you will work with talented colleagues on challenging projects within the IT Infrastructure. You'll bring a proactive approach to server infrastructure management and support, addressing both immediate operational requirements and long-term systems stability. You’ll enjoy this team if you like working in a highly collaborative environment focused on being entrepreneurial, agile, and responsive.

This position will work in the second shift and is fully onsite in our Fremont, CA headquarters.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implement, and maintain various Windows and Linux server infrastructures (physical and virtual), focusing on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Perform systems maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Monitor server performance, ensure system availability and reliability, and provide optimization recommendations.
• Troubleshoot server infrastructure problems, outages, and ensure rapid resolution of system incidents.
• Work with the latest compute and storage management tools
• Experience with physical server hardware and storage systems
• Experience Managing SaaS offerings like M365 and Atlassian
• Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the business including local, remote, and regional users regarding server technology solutions.
• Document server configuration and operational procedures.
• Establish & maintain healthy working relationships with all technology departments
• Be viewed as a knowledgeable and reliable technical resource across all infrastructure technologies.
• Ensure the business understands our service portfolio by translating technical solutions into simple to understandable dialogue
• Manage and support Public Clouds associated security, compute and storage services like virtual machines, kubernetes, db, storage, etc.
• Partner with the InfoSec team to ensure Security best practices are enforced in an effective and scalable manner.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Linux and Windows administration and application resource utilization monitoring.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
• Server Hardware experience (e.g., Dell, HPE)
• SaaS Management experience (M365 and Atlassian)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 4-year college degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline.
• Linux or Windows Certification a plus.
• Cloud Certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at a time.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer