On-site in San Mateo, CA
Our client seeks a Systems Administrator to support, secure, and optimize enterprise IT operations. The role includes end-user system support and endpoint deployment across Mac, Windows, and Linux. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, organized execution, and a collaborative approach to maintain a modern and secure IT environment.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $32.00 to $22.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on desktop and systems administration support for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software on end-user devices and servers.
- Administer user accounts, access control, and group policies with Active Directory and Azure AD.
- Manage IT assets through procurement, deployment, support, and decommissioning.
- Participate in on-call rotation and perform required maintenance outside business hours.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support operations and incident response.
- Identify ports on network switches and connect systems.
- Configure static IPs on out-of-band management cards such as iDRAC.
- Image systems using MDT or similar tooling.
- Join systems to the domain and create DNS records in AD DNS.
- Deploy applications using tools such as PDQ Deploy.
- Install computer components including CPU, RAM, GPU, HDD, NVMe, and PSUs.
- Work safely in a colocation facility environment, including use of hearing protection.
- Drive between the San Francisco colo and the South San Francisco office as required.
- Trace cables and document changes.
- Climb a 6 ft ladder at times to access top-of-rack switches and patch panels.
- Update DCIM data, including NetZoom.
- Connect systems to KVM and perform basic network and PC troubleshooting.
- Follow SOPs and document work progress in tickets.
- Update parts inventory and support mobile devices on Android and iOS.
Experience Requirements:
- 3+ years in systems administration or enterprise desktop support.
- Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity and access management tools.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and endpoint security practices.
- Familiarity with IT asset management platforms such as Snipe, JSM, or Jira.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation and maintenance windows.
- Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience supporting M365 including Outlook and OneDrive.
- Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira and adding or removing users from AD groups.
- Nice to have: configuration of Power Distribution Units, experience with DCIM such as NetZoom, KVMs, and installing or organizing wiring closets and server rooms.