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California State University - Los Angeles
Senior Systems Administrator
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, California
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$7,284 - $10,611
per Month
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Information Technology
🗓️
September 6th, 2026
Linux
Networking
Edtech.com's Summary
California State University - Los Angeles is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator. This senior-level role leads administration and engineering of enterprise server, storage, and virtualization infrastructure and mentors other IT staff. The position drives systems reliability, security hardening, and disaster recovery planning across the university's technology environment.
- Administers enterprise Windows and Linux/Unix server environments
- Designs and maintains virtualization, storage area network, and backup/disaster recovery systems
- Leads root-cause analysis and resolution of complex systems incidents
- Builds automation and configuration-management scripts to improve reliability
- Monitors performance, capacity, and security across systems infrastructure
- Mentors systems administrators and other IT staff on technical projects
- Pays $7,284-$10,611 per month, with a hiring range of $8,042-$10,611
- Requires a bachelor's degree and extensive enterprise systems administration experience
- Participates in an on-call rotation for after-hours system emergencies
- Serves faculty, staff, and students who depend on university systems infrastructure
Senior Systems Administrator Full Description
Senior Systems Administrator
Job No: 553696
Work type: Staff
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology
Job No: 553696
Information Technology Services (ITS) - IT Infrastructure Services
Salary Range: $7,284 - $10,611 Monthly. University salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and modification.
Hiring Range: The anticipated hiring range is $8,042 - $10,611 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
About the Position
Under the general direction of the Manager of IT Infrastructure Services, the Senior Systems Administrator provides senior-level administration, engineering, and support for the University's enterprise server, storage, virtualization, and systems infrastructure. This position serves as a technical lead for complex systems projects and mentors less-senior IT staff.
Essential Functions
- Serve as senior-level administrator for enterprise Windows and Linux/Unix server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
- Design, implement, and maintain virtualization infrastructure (VMware or similar), storage area networks, and backup/disaster recovery systems.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex systems and infrastructure incidents, escalating and resolving issues with minimal supervision.
- Develop and maintain automation and configuration-management scripts to improve systems reliability and reduce manual administration.
- Monitor system performance, capacity, and security, and implement remediation and hardening measures in line with university security policy.
- Document systems architecture, standard operating procedures, and configuration changes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to systems administrators and other IT staff.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours system emergencies as needed.
- Collaborate with network, security, and applications teams on cross-functional infrastructure projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive, progressively responsible experience administering enterprise server and systems infrastructure.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux/Unix server administration.
- Experience with virtualization platforms, storage systems, and enterprise backup solutions.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, lead technical projects, and mentor other staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, Linux/Red Hat).
- Experience supporting systems infrastructure in a higher education environment.
- Experience with scripting/automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar).
Applicants must complete an online application on the Cal State LA employment page. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not a substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the application.
This position requires the finalist to complete the CSU Employment Eligibility Verification process, and the position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the University. Cal State LA will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate has made a false statement or omission on any employment application materials.
California State University, Los Angeles is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
Cal State LA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.
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