Job Description Job Description OverviewWe are seeking a mission-focused Systems Administrator to support Navy enterprise IT environments. This role is responsible for maintaining servers, networks, and cybersecurity com…
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Systems Administrator jobs in San Diego, 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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Role: Senior IT Systems Administrator Location: San Diego, CA (in-office) Salary: $115,000 - $155,000 / yr + stock options, 401k matching, and other benefits Role Overview: Seasats is growing rapidly, and we're looking f…
of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-... ...Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: The Senior Systems Administrator is respo…
Description: On-site in San Diego, CA Our client seeks a Systems Administrator to support, secure, and optimize enterprise IT operations. The role includes end-user system support and endpoint deployment for a modern, sc…
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer III (Linux Administrator) to support enterprise Linux infrastructure, security compliance, automation, and large-scale operational excellence within the Linux Center of Expe…
new ways to make electronics for the connected world smaller, thinner, faster and better. Job Summary This Senior Systems Administrator develops and maintains systems, tools and networks in support of pSemi's enterprise…
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Job Description Job Description Sr. Systems Administrator About Us We are a dynamic SaaS company building innovative software solutions that make a difference in the Environmental Health Risk and Safety industry. Our col…
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Job Description Job Description System Administrator - Cloud and SaaS Location: Hybrid - San Diego, CA Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to…
Job Description Job Description Opsam Health Job Description Position Title IT Systems Administrator / Onsite IT Support Specialist Department Information Technology / Administration Reports To Chief Executive Officer Wo…
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solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New... ..., together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: As an IT Systems Administrator III , you’ll…
Benefits: Paid time off Competitive salary About the Role: Join San Diego Unified School District as an FPC Enterprise Systems Administrator and play a key role in optimizing our enterprise systems. We are looking for a…
skills, superb organizational abilities, and a desire to be great at what you do? Security on Demand is looking for a Sr. Systems Administrator. In this role, you will be a key contributor as you work with various teams…
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What systems administrators earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$41 | $59k–$85k |
| Mid level | $41–$56 | $85k–$116k |
| Senior | $54–$74 | $112k–$153k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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