Systems Administrator II

fis; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional learning

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

FIS in Fairfield, CA is seeking a System Administrator II to maintain and optimize the technology infrastructure that supports services for our banking client. You will administer enterprise systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to reliability and security.

The role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration across teams, and a proactive approach to operational excellence, with success measured by system availability, incident resolution, and automation gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in IT or related field.
• Experience administering enterprise server environments, OS and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Experience with virtualization, cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
• Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, connectivity.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, performance management, incident resolution.
• Automation scripting with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar.
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows, Linux, and virtualized server environments for high availability.
• Monitor health, utilization, capacity and proactively resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, OS and network incidents.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and maintenance per change control.
• Support identity and access management, provisioning and security controls.
• Develop automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver reliable services.
• Maintain system documentation and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Virtualization

PowerShell

Python

Networking

Incident management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

SCCM

IGEL

Citrix

Nutanix AOS

Hyper-V

Job description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy, and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you're ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS?

NOTE: This role is 5 days onsite supporting our Banking client in Fairfield, CA.

About the Role

As a System Administrator II, you will help maintain and optimize the critical technology infrastructure that supports business operations, client services, and fintech innovation. You will administer enterprise systems, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and implement improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and security. This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration across teams, and a proactive approach to operational excellence. Success is measured through system availability, service quality, automation improvements, and effective incident resolution.

What You Will Be Doing

• Administer and support Windows, Linux, and virtualized server environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor infrastructure health, system utilization, and capacity to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and network-related incidents.
• Implement system patches, upgrades, enhancements, and maintenance activities following change management processes.
• Support identity and access management, including account provisioning, authentication, and security controls.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and support teams to deliver reliable technology services.
• Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience administering enterprise server environments, operating systems, and infrastructure platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, cloud platforms, or hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, performance management, and incident resolution processes.
• Proficiency in scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SCCM for patching and software deployments.
• Experience with IGEL, Citrix and virtualization hypervisors such as Nutanix AOS and Hyper-V.
• Experience with IT service management practices and service delivery frameworks.

What We Offer you

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $37.78 - $64.22 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

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