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Systems Administrator jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Systems administrators keep an organization's servers, networks, and core services running — handling installs, patching, backups, permissions, and the problems that surface in between.
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enable clients to achieve successful business outcomes while helping professionals advance their careers. Role: Senior PI System Administrator / PI Systems Engineer Location: Rosemead, CA – Remote Position Overview The S…
$101.38k - $182.48k
most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in USA Arcadis’ Power D…
intelligence and national security data for the US government anywhere on the globe. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - receivers that allow users to connect within minutes, and the software th…
the galaxy beyond our planet. About the RoleApex is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer with deep experience in pressurized fluid systems to own the feed-system design of the propulsion modules that fly on Apex spacecra…
protected individual) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).Nice to Have:Direct experience with spacecraft propulsion modules, feed systems, or propulsion component integration.Experience designing spacecraft or aerospace…
protected individual) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).Nice to Have:Direct experience with spacecraft propulsion modules, feed systems, or propulsion component integration.Experience designing spacecraft or aerospace…
$82.5k - $90k
crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California... ...Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. SCOPE The System Administrator II plays a key r…
manufacturing and technology organization is seeking a Network Administrator to help support and scale critical infrastructure across... ...and contractors.Support networking requirements for facility systems, security t…
$275k - $305k
California.Key Skills and Attributes:Experience as a Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, or Project Manager on a State Highway System project of at least $30 million.Prior experience with construction/operations on…
electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefron…
$150k - $160k
processesPartner with cross-functional teams to align DLP controls with business requirements and data protection policiesIntegrate DLP systems with security tools such as SIEM and endpoint detection platformsSupport dat…
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What systems administrators earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$42 | $61k–$88k |
| Mid level | $42–$58 | $88k–$120k |
| Senior | $56–$76 | $116k–$159k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Windows Server and Active DirectoryLinux administrationNetworking (DNS, DHCP, VPN)Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)Backup and disaster recoveryScripting (PowerShell, Bash)Microsoft 365 / Azure ADPatch and endpoint managementDocumentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Users report they cannot access a shared drive. How do you troubleshoot?
Work in layers: scope (one user or many), network, permissions, and the server itself. Narrating a clear elimination process is the whole answer.
Walk me through your backup and restore strategy.
Cover the 3-2-1 principle, retention, and — most importantly — actually testing restores. 'Backups exist' means nothing until a restore succeeds.
How do you roll out patches without breaking things?
Talk about test groups, maintenance windows, rollback plans, and prioritizing by severity. Balance security urgency against stability.
Tell me about a major outage you handled.
Structure it: detection, communication, fix, and what you changed afterward. Mentioning how you kept users informed matters as much as the fix.
How do you manage user onboarding and offboarding securely?
Describe standardized checklists or automation, least-privilege access, and prompt deprovisioning. Orphaned accounts are the risk they are probing.
What do you automate in your day-to-day work?
Give real script examples — account creation, monitoring checks, cleanup jobs. Automation instinct is what separates admins who scale.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For systems administrators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the environment size you supported: users, servers, sites — it frames everything else on the page.
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List the platforms precisely (Windows Server versions, Linux distros, VMware, M365) since job postings screen on exact matches.
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Quantify reliability: uptime maintained, ticket backlog reduced, restore times improved.
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Show scripting and automation work explicitly; it is the main lever for moving up from this role.
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Include certifications that are current (Microsoft, CompTIA, Linux) and drop expired ones.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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IT Support Specialist
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Systems Administrator
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Senior Systems Administrator
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IT Infrastructure Manager
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