Systems Administrator – Lead

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a talented Lead Systems Administrator to join their dynamic Information Technology Services team. This role involves supporting cloud infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of various platforms including AWS and VMware. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and customer service while leading a high-quality Cloud Platform Engineering team. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this position offers the chance to shape the technology landscape at a nationally-ranked university. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Educational Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in cloud and infrastructure management.
• Ability to manage project timelines and coordinate resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Infrastructure Engineering group and maintain system availability.
• Design and deploy systems using CI/CD tools in a DevOps environment.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Cloud Computing (AWS)

Configuration Management

Identity and Access Management

CI/CD Tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AWS

VMware

Nutanix

MS SCCM

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

Apply now Job no: 547472
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Remote in-state eligible (long distance work arrangement outside business location)
Position Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Infrastructure Engineering Manager, this position supports the ITS-Infrastructure Engineering group and their interface with other campus systems and services; provides AWS, Nutanix, VMWare and workstation platforms and associated services analysis, modification, maintenance, installation and design which supports internal ITS support staff and the user community on the use of these services. This position also maintains and supports assigned systems and services to ensure system availability, integrity and reliability.

Working with the director and managers, the lead ensures service success and excellent customer service, prioritizes and assigns daily work and handles escalation and incident response.

Department Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 170 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly.

Key Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to achieve established objectives by managing project timelines, coordinating resources and staff, and leading implementation efforts.

Knowledge of enterprise level infrastructure and platform services such as monitoring, configuration management (e.g. MS SCCM, Ansible), and identity and access management (IAM).

Proficiency in at least one cloud provider, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or IBM Cloud.

Demonstrated ability with designing and deploying systems using CI/CD tools in a large-scale enterprise DevOps environment (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Azure Resource Manager (ARM)).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $98,000 - $115,000 Per Year

Classification Range: $61,896 - $152,760 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: May 05 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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Cal Poly Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a talented Lead Systems Administrator to oversee a high-quality Cloud Platform Engineering team. Come join our thriving DevOps teams where you will be designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions on AWS, developing and maintaining complex systems on VMware, Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, and collaborating with engineers to deliver cutting-edge CI/CD solutions. #CalPolyITS

Cal Poly Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a talented Lead Systems Administrator to oversee a high-quality Cloud Platform Engineering team. Come join our thriving DevOps teams where you will be designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions on AWS, developing and maintaining complex systems on VMware, Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, and collaborating with engineers to deliver cutting-edge CI/CD solutions. #CalPolyITS