• Linux System Administrator

    Actalent (Poway, CA)


    Job Title: System Administrator

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced System Administrator with a strong understanding in deploying and managing scalable, secure cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on Microsoft Azure and AWS, requiring expertise in system administration, automation, and hybrid cloud environments.

    Responsibilities

    + Deploy highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

    + Implement infrastructure migration methodologies and techniques to migrate workloads into Microsoft Azure and AWS.

    + Develop automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration processes.

    + Prioritize, manage, and maintain ServiceNow ticket queues while maintaining SLAs.

    + Ensure all documentation is up-to-date, including run books and reporting.

    + Provide 24/7 on-call support as assigned, with shifts of two weeks.

    + Perform other duties as instructed by team leads and managers.

    + Maintain vendor relationships and utilize their support when applicable.

    + Utilize and improve highly available, scalable, and secure hybrid cloud infrastructure (VMware, Azure, and AWS).

    + Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service.

    + Install and set up Linux systems and servers in a hybrid cloud environment.

    + Migrate server systems between hybrid cloud platforms.

    + Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs.

    + Collaborate with other teams to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.

    + Perform routine system maintenance and resolve issues as they arise.

    + Review error logs, dashboards, and reported errors to seek out solutions.

    + Follow change control policies and procedures to ensure proper review, notification, and record of maintenance events.

    + Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks while maintaining credential security.

    + Monitor system performance to prevent slowdowns and crashes.

    + Provide technical support and guidance to users and other administrators.

    + Identify faults and vulnerable areas within the system’s architecture.

    + Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in systems administration.

    + In-depth knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8+.

    + Experience with Infrastructure as Code methodologies and other automation strategies/tools.

    + Familiarity with hybrid cloud management and concepts, including storage and networking.

    + Strong scripting abilities in languages such as Python, PowerShell, Perl, and/or Bourne/Bash.

    + Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP.

    + Experience with primary operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8+.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Additional certifications in Security, Linux, Cloud (Azure, AWS), and VMware are preferred.

    + Management/Maintenance/Deployment tools experience: Puppet, Satellite, Ansible, Terraform, HP OneView, Active Directory, Centrify, Netbackup.

    + Development tools and languages: Python, PowerShell, Perl, Bourne/Bash, Github, Gitlab, Visual Studio Code.

    + Monitoring/security tools: Orion, QRadar, Splunk, Nessus, Tenable, SELinux, FireEye, Threathunter.

    + System Platforms: Azure, VMware, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Rackmount servers, HPC clusters.

    + Experience with Agile Methodology.

    + 2-3 years familiarity with hybrid cloud platforms and their utilities: VMware, Azure, AWS.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working between Torrey Pines and Poway Data Centers and includes an on-call schedule of two weeks per quarter. The environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability and collaboration across teams.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

     

    Competitive benefits, bonus, 401K etc

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.