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Role Overview Velaura AI is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator / IT Engineer to help administer, secure, and continuously improve our enterprise infrastructure while also providing Tier 2/3 desktop engin…
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Systems Administrator jobs in San Jose, 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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$33–$86/hr
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Job Overview We are seeking motivated Linux/UNIX Systems Engineers with 2–4 years of hands-on experience supporting, administering... ...and non-production Linux environments. Automate routine administrative tasks using…
$85k - $97k
Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun How You Can Make an Impact The System Administrator is responsible for assisting in all technology-related issues escalated from Helpdesk…
they will gain exposure to highly automated, cutting-edge technologies while contributing to the delivery of resilient, large-scale systems in a fast-paced engineering environment with excellent long-term career developm…
Job Description Atlassian Jira and Confluence server configuration, user management, user support Engineering of systems administration- related solutions for various project and operational needs. Install new/rebuild ex…
$6,560 per month
1 yr Contract Onsite Pay Rate: ~$6,560~/month (DOE) Job Description Engineering of systems administration- related solutions for various project and operational needs. Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure h…
$110k - $140k
tools: PLC and PAC Programming, Operator Interface and HMI application design, SCADA design, Network design, Database design, Vision system design, Machine Safety system design, Servo motion control, Information Solution…
Arycs Technologies At Arycs Technology, we believe AI infrastructure must scale within realistic power and integration limits. Our systems are engineered for deployment in real networks — not theoretical environments. We…
Responsibilities: Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print... ...errors, and resource monitoring to ensure seamless integration of system archi…
large-scale server infrastructure across remote data centre environments. The role focuses on ensuring hardware reliability, operating system stability, and infrastructure lifecycle management within a highly automated h…
ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop software and system solutions for application security & compliance for data center and cloud-based workloadsDevelop high-quality, robust softwareCommunicate your ideas and collaborate…
$155k - $263k
device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits,…
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What systems administrators earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$48 | $69k–$99k |
| Mid level | $48–$65 | $99k–$135k |
| Senior | $63–$86 | $131k–$179k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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IT Infrastructure Manager
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