Systems Administrator I at VectorUSA – Long Beach, California

VectorUSA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Position Title: Systems Administrator I

***This position is onsite in Long Beach, CA ***

Overview

VectorUSA is looking for a hands-on, solutionsdriven Systems Administrator I to support and enhance onpremises infrastructure for one of our key clients. In this role, youll work alongside senior engineers to maintain highavailability systems, strengthen automation, and ensure secure, scalable operations across a 24/7 environment.

This position is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to deepen their technical foundation, gain exposure to enterprisegrade environments, and grow into advanced engineering or architecture roles.

What Youll Learn and Build:

• Handson experience maintaining and engineering dynamic, cuttingedge solutions.
• Collaboration with solution architects, presales engineers, and technical delivery teams.
• Exposure to major product lines and how they perform in real customer environments.
• Direct insight into industry trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies.

How Far You Can Go:

• Opportunity to become a Systems Engineer and/or if desired take on leadership roles & responsibilities within a fast-growing organization

What Your Typical Day Will Be:

• Monitor and maintain core IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network systems.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and backups across Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
• Support and troubleshoot VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, VDI pools).
• Manage cloud services (e.g., Azure) and assist in cloud migration and automation efforts.
• Automate recurring tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Maintain and document system configurations, procedures, and incident responses.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for technical issues, including Sev1 incident response.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments and infrastructure changes.
• Participate in a 24/7 operational environment.

What You Bring to The Table:

• Associate or bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent military/corporate training.
• 1+ years of experience in systems administration, IT operations, or technical support.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience with VMware or VDI environments.
• Basic cloud computing knowledge (Azure preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must meet all requirements to obtain a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Linux).
• Exposure to Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu) OS environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with Jira & Confluence.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, - CompTIA Linux+, VMware Certified Technical Associate Data Center Virtualization (VCTADCV), Microsoft 365 or Windows Desktop Administrator (MD102), Qualys.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs and perform tasks requiring ladder climbing, crouching, and kneeling.
• Work shift is Wed-Sat, 5pm-3am PST

Compensation Range: $27.00 - $32.00 hr. (Full-time)

VectorUSA is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.