California State University, Los Angeles · 1 month ago
Senior Systems Administrator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$7,284/mo - $10,611/moCalifornia State University, Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join their IT Infrastructure Services team. The role involves managing complex computer systems, performing application programming, and supporting various technology needs across the campus.
Education
Responsibilities
Analyzing, modifying, maintaining, developing, and installing complex computer systems
Performing advanced application programming and supporting databases, utilities, and related software to meet campus operational and strategic needs
Working independently and often serving as a technical consultant or project lead for system integration and enterprise-level planning
Leading change management efforts; developing change initiatives and acting as a subject matter expert in enterprise system upgrades
Consulting directly with campus units, translating technical needs and developing solutions in coordination with stakeholders
Ensuring the availability, integrity, security, and reliability of assigned systems and providing primary software support for servers managed by the Information Technology Services (ITS) division and housed within ITS-operated data centers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or other related fields from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience with VMWare Hypervisors installation, provisioning, and maintenance
Knowledge and experience in internal operating system technology, computer operation, and hardware and network communications theory
Knowledge of and ability to use the following operating system languages: Windows 2022 server and later, Red Hat Linux version 7 and above, and additional distributions of Linux as required
Ability to perform systems-level programming in a distributed, networked environment
Knowledge of application programming techniques and procedures
Knowledge of client-server technologies, such as Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Outlook, Oracle version 1 OG, and above
Knowledge of system and network architecture, configuration, and protocols, such as firewalled environments, LANs with virtual security zones defined by firewall technology, and the separation of web, application, and database servers
Knowledge of system management and security control procedures
Knowledge of database design, structure, and development
Knowledge of integrated storage systems and capacity
Working knowledge of system backup and restoration processes
Knowledge of and experience with network security measures, strategies, tactics, and systems concerning hardware and software
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing information technology and information security, including the ability to apply these laws and regulations
Good organization and analytical skills, including the ability to respond to problems, prioritize actions, and quickly initiate corrective action
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and execute disaster recovery plans
Ability to establish data security standards and procedures
Ability to handle confidential personnel matters, such as the removal of users, in a completely confidential manner
Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
Ability to learn new concepts quickly
Ability and willingness to completely document all system environments, as well as server administration instructions
Proven ability to work well independently and in a team environment and monitor many service aspects simultaneously without loss of data integrity or security
Demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU
Company
California State University, Los Angeles
Cal State LA is a public university in Los Angeles, California.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
GettyNASACalifornia Energy Commission
2025-08-20Grant· $0.27M
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2022-12-03Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Marla A. Parker, PhD
Co-Founder of Civic and Social Innovation Group
Anh Hong
Community Partnerships Coordinator
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