We are parterning with a leading MSP company in Huntington Beach, CA hiring a Senior Network/System Administrator to start immediately. This is a 100% on site position, contract to hire on W2. Up to 150k/year.
75% of your time will be providing on prem infrastcuture support, need to be able to build and deploy a full stack technology including windows servers, VMWare/Hyper V, etc.
25% of your time will be doing firewalls, switches, and WIFI. but once everything is set up, you dont need to touch much.
MUST HAVE:
Having one of the following certifications is a requirement: CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
We are seeking an Infrastructure & Systems Administrator with strong expertise in building and managing full infrastructure stacks, coupled with cybersecurity knowledge, to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you'll design, deploy, and manage complex client environments for our growing Managed Services and Security Provider (MSSP) business, supporting a diverse range of clients, with an emphasis on those manufacturing products for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and are pursuing CMMC compliance.
What You'll Do:
Deploy and manage complete server room stacks, including routers, switches, firewalls, SANs, Windows Server environments, and virtualization platforms.
Design and implement infrastructure with security-by-design principles, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance.
Handle advanced configurations of:
Routers, VLANs, QoS, and VPNs.
VMware environments, SAN connections (iSCSI/Fiber), and Windows Server OS.
Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, and Remote Desktop.
Enterprise email systems, including Exchange and Microsoft Office 365.
Collaborate with helpdesk teams as the bridge between Tier 2 support and client-facing implementations.
Perform technical designs for new deployments, migrations, and high-availability solutions.
Conduct proactive assessments, monitoring, and maintenance, aligning technology with industry best practices.
Assist clients with security and compliance frameworks, including NIST and CMMC, through vulnerability management, policy creation, and risk mitigation (e.g., SSP, POAM).
Provide on-site client support for escalated issues and scheduled visits (includes monthly on-call rotation).
Key Qualifications:
Hands-on deployment experience managing end-to-end server room stacks (ISP > Firewall > Switches > SAN > Servers).
5+ years in systems/network administration, with proven experience in virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V).
Expertise in networking fundamentals: VLANs, QoS, VPNs, firewalls, routing, and switching.
Strong background in Windows Server OS, Active Directory, and Exchange Server.
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint security solutions.
Ability to design, document, and implement technical solutions tailored to business needs.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with MSP-specific tools and processes.
Having one of the following certifications is a requirement: CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
Certifications such as VMware VCP, Microsoft Server (MCSA/MCSE), are a plus.
Reliable transportation for on-site visits, and ability to lift 50-100 pounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.