Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions' elite IT infrastructure team in sunny San Diego! We're seeking a seasoned Senior System Administrator to architect, deploy, and maintain our hybrid cloud environment. You'll be the backbone of our 24/7 operations, ensuring mission-critical systems run flawlessly while implementing cutting-edge automation solutions. Enjoy competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements, comprehensive health coverage, and professional development stipends. Work in our modern downtown headquarters with panoramic ocean views and collaborate with top-tier engineers shaping the future of enterprise technology.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and optimize on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
- Manage and troubleshoot complex Linux/Windows Server environments and virtualization platforms
- Develop automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell
- Monitor system performance using Nagios, Zabbix, and ELK stack
- Implement robust security protocols and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001)
- Lead disaster recovery planning and system resilience initiatives
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline optimization
Qualifications
- 5+ years of enterprise-level system administration experience
- Expert proficiency in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration
- Advanced cloud platform certification (AWS/Azure Solutions Architect)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Deep knowledge of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls)
- ITIL foundation certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field