Systems Engineer

Ledgent Technology; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is seeking a senior IT systems administrator for an onsite in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, with a Hybrid – 1 day remote after 90 days. The role pays USD 49.75 to 67.25 per hour and requires eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

You will design, implement, and manage servers, AD/Entra ID, virtualization, storage, and cloud workloads. The position emphasizes automation, documentation, and collaboration with NOC and other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 6+ years of experience with certs.
• 6 years’ experience supporting applications and systems in a production environment.
• Advanced Windows/Linux Server administration and AD experience.
• Experience with at least one virtualization platform (VMware/Hyper‑V/KVM).
• Experience with storage systems (NetApp/Dell/Pure Storage).
• Cloud and hybrid-cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience managing SaaS apps and automation.
• Strong communication and project- management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and administer servers, OS, apps, and storage arrays.
• Manage Active Directory and Entra ID environments.
• Administer virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Work with SAN storage and datacenter networks.
• Support cloud workloads in AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Onboard SaaS apps, integrations, and SSO.
• Automate tasks using scripting and automation tools.
• Collaborate with NOC and Service Desk for issue resolution.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Create documentation for systems and processes.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux administration

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

Automation scripting

Agile methodologies

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

6+ years experience in production environments

Engineer certifications (MCSE/VCP)

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

NetApp storage

Dell storage

Pure Storage

Job description

Salary: USD49.75 - USD67.25 per hour

• Direct Hire/Perm
• Location: Onsite in Sorrento Valley, San Diego (Hybrid – 1 day remote after 90 days)
• Pay: $49.75-$67.25/hr
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, configure, and assist in the advanced administration of servers, operating systems, applications, and storage arrays.
• Configure and assist in the advanced administration of Active Directory and Entra ID environments.
• Implementation and management of virtualized infrastructure such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Manage and configure enterprise SAN storage arrays on a datacenter network.
• Support and deploy Cloud based workloads in AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Onboard and support SaaS applications including integrations, automations, and single sign on.
• Perform virtual machine deployment and management of Windows and Linux servers and solutions dependent upon that footprint using enterprise ready automation platforms or processes.
• Implement and support backup and disaster recovery systems and processes.
• Implement and enhance automated processes using scripting or other automation platforms.
• Conduct compute, storage, and virtualization capacity planning and recommendations for growth.
• Responsible for collaborating with other technical teams such as NOC and Service Desk to troubleshoot hardware and software systems, virtualization infrastructure, or storage-related issues in a logical manner.
• Responsible for vulnerability remediation and resolution efforts across various infrastructure systems.
• Develop and maintain compute and systems monitoring and observability strategies.
• Produce and draft the necessary documentation for engineered and maintained systems along with associated processes.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and work with unfamiliar network and machine operating systems with the desire to leverage automation tasks against repeatable tasks.
• Manage and facilitate the progress of assigned technical IT-related projects and taskings.
• Participate and contribute to Agile methodologies and sound engineering principles.
• Research, recommend, and develop innovative solutions.

Operations and Support:

• Collaborate with NOC to ensure integrity and availability of all hardware and software systems. Provide Tier III and advanced-level support requested from the engineering and operational departments; investigate and troubleshoot system hardware, software, and application issues.
• Provide escalated support for operational issues possibly during and after normal business hours for systems and branch offices.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Demonstrate the ability to train operational departments with documented processes and procedures.

Maintenance:

• Upgrade and configure system software that supports the company’s infrastructure and its
• Perform system maintenance to virtualized infrastructure, servers, and storage arrays during approved maintenance windows.
• Assist in performing ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and systems optimization as required.
• Participate and assist in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to meet compliance requirements.
• Maintain and administer systems and software licensing as needed.
• Maintain and draft operational, configuration, and other procedures and documentation.
• Participate in AML/BSA compliance training as assigned. Adhere to credit union AML/BSA policy and procedures including CTR rules and form preparation, identify and refer suspicious activity to the Compliance Department, perform OFAC comparisons, and properly identify individuals in accordance with Branch Operations procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or at least 6 years of experience plus an engineer level certification, such as a MCSE, VCP, or other related IT certifications.
• 6 years’ experience supporting applications and systems in a production environment, preferably for a SaaS software or financial organization.
• Advanced and in-depth experience and concepts of Microsoft Windows/Red Hat Linux Server administration and Active Directory environments.
• Advanced and in-depth experience along with the fundamental understanding of at least one type of virtualization platform (ie. VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, etc).
• Advanced and in-depth experience along with the fundamental understanding of at least one type of Storage Operating System (ie. NetApp, Dell, Pure Storage, IBM
• Advanced and in-depth experience in Cloud and Hybrid-Cloud infrastructure (ie. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Advanced and in-depth experience in managing and supporting SaaS applications.
• Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Project Management skills, process oriented with attention to detail.
• Comfortable performing in a process-oriented and change-controlled working atmosphere.
• Team player; should be able to communicate, lead and coach other team members, present to non-technical audience including customers.
• Solution-oriented, constructive approach to problem-solving.

Desired Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Familiarity with VMware or Hyper‑V hypervisors.
• Familiarity with AIX, Dell, or Pure Storage solutions.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, i.e. PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.