Systems Administrator: Grow Fast, Own Infra, Make Impact

Vailexa; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vailexa is seeking a System Administrator in Santa Clara, CA to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, including servers, storage, and virtualization. You will configure OSes, deploy applications, and ensure security and reliability in a fast-moving tech environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, on-call readiness, and thorough documentation. Candidates should bring strong Linux/Windows experience, scripting skills, and a practical ITIL mindset to keep systems secure, scalable, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computing/IT.
• Proven System Administrator experience in a high‑tech setting.
• Strong Linux and/or Windows OS knowledge with virtualization experience.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of networking, security, and ITIL principles.
• Excellent troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain infrastructure including servers, storage, and virtualization platforms.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, software, and hardware.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect data and systems.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, resolving issues to minimize downtime.
• Plan upgrades, migrations, and patch management with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with teams to support business initiatives and projects.
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations and procedures.
• Provide end-user support and on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Linux

Windows

VMware/Hyper‑V

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)

ITIL concepts

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

IPMItool/iLO/iDRAC

Job description

Vailexa is seeking a System Administrator in Santa Clara, CA to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, including servers, storage, and virtualization. You will configure OSes, deploy applications, and ensure security and reliability in a fast-moving tech environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, on-call readiness, and thorough documentation. Candidates should bring strong Linux/Windows experience, scripting skills, and a practical ITIL mindset to keep systems secure, scalable, and