Systems Administrator II

monsterenergy; Sycamore Creek (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Energy in California is seeking a Systems Administrator II to join the global infrastructure team. You will provide level 3 support for data center systems, configure on‑prem and cloud environments, and serve as a senior contact for IT operations.

The role emphasizes Windows Server, VMware, Azure, and hybrid identity management, with on‑call rotation and weekend support included. Relevant ITIL knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting Microsoft enterprise technologies (AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, DFS, File shares).
• 7+ years managing Windows Servers and VMware on Cisco UCS hardware.
• 5+ years with Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identities; 3+ years Linux.
• 7+ years scripting in PowerShell for automation.
• 3+ years using SCCM; experience with SCOR and Horizon.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; on-call and weekend support.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for 600 Windows Servers and ensure SLA compliance.
• Resolve Tier 3 incidents and requests escalated from other tiers.
• Manage and upgrade VCenter 7+ with 50+ ESXi hosts.
• Administer and support Azure infrastructure including VMs, storage, networking.
• Support and maintain hybrid identity solutions with AD, Entra ID, and M365.
• Develop SOPs for routine SysAdmin tasks to meet security/ops goals.
• Partner with app security and project teams to implement new systems.
• Develop automation tools to scale operations.
• Research and implement new technologies; mentor staff.
• Take ownership of incidents and requests; on-call duties.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

VMware vSphere

Azure/Azure AD

SCCM/SCOR

Linux admin

ITIL

On-call rotation

Team collaboration

Tools

VMware

Cisco UCS

EMC SAN storage

Fibre Channel

SCCM

SCOR

Horizon

Azure AD / Entra ID

Job description

About Monster Energy:

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become on along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

A Day in the Life:

The Systems Administrator II is a crucial member within the global infrastructure team. The applicant provides level 3 support for data center systems and operations. Implements, maintains and supports global on-premises and cloud-based system environments across multiple locations and countries, including foundational Microsoft Azure services and hybrid infrastructure. Responsible for configuring server hardware, software, storage and cloud services to meet our global business needs. Serves as a senior point of contact for systems support teams, network users and other business units for technical issues.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Provide operational support for 600 Windows Servers (emphasis on Windows server 2016 and newer) including monitoring server performance and service availability within compliance to Service Level Agreements.
• Resolves Tier 3 incidents and requests escalated from other support tiers
• Manage and upgrade and VCenter 7 and later with 50+ ESXi hosts.
• Administer and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, and security services.
• Support and maintain hybrid identity solutions integrating Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365.
• Leverages or builds appropriate technical tools to perform administration tasks, root-cause analysis and service restoration (such as back up, restore, failover, log interpretation, and performance monitoring)
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for all routine Systems Administration functions to ensure security requirements and operational goals are achieved.
• Partners with the app development, security and project management teams to help implement new systems and services.
• Develops automation tools and processes to help scale operations.
• Researches, develops, and implements new technologies and practices as necessary.
• Mentors other support staff

Who You Are:

• 7+ years experience supporting a Microsoft enterprise technologies (Active Directory,GPO, DHCP, DNS, DFS, Print services, File shares etc.)
• 7+ years experience managing and troubleshooting Windows Servers.
• 7+ years experience managing virtual machines using VMWare hypervisors on Cisco UCS hardware.
• 7+ years experience deploying and managing EMC SAN storage arrays incl. Fibre Channel zoning.
• 5+ years experience managing Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity environments. Experience with core Microsoft Azure services including virtual machines, networking, storage, monitoring, and governance. 3+ years' experience supporting Linux operating systems
• 7+ years experience writing complex automation scripts using Powershell.
• 3+ years experience managing systems and deploying software using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Experience administering System Center Orchestrator (SCOR)
• 3+ years experience administering VMWare Horizon.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly motivated and must work well within a team environment.
• Must be willing to be in on-call rotation and offer weekend support as needed.
• Strong work ethic and have a natural tendency to take ownership of incidents & requests.
• ITIL certification or working knowledge.
• Attention to detail, and a drive to be successful; ability to work independently with minimal supervision or assistance.
• Experience SUSE Linux preferred, but not required

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range $82,000 - $117,000 USD

For United States applicants:

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