Job Description
Lead the Infrastructure. Secure the Future.
Apex Infrastructure Group is searching for a high-caliber Senior System Administrator to join our elite team in Oakland, CA. We are looking for a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building resilient, scalable systems.
In this role, you will be the guardian of our critical IT assets, managing everything from on-premise servers to complex cloud architectures. You will drive security initiatives and automate workflows to ensure peak operational efficiency.
Why Join Apex?
We offer a competitive compensation package, remote flexibility, and opportunities for continuous learning in cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Implement and enforce robust security measures, including MFA, endpoint protection, and data encryption.
- Lead root-cause analysis for complex system outages and performance bottlenecks.
- Develop and maintain scripts to automate administrative tasks and streamline IT operations.
- Manage Active Directory domains, user provisioning, and group policies.
- Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a System Administrator or Network Engineer.
- Deep proficiency in Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN).
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or CCNA.