Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Location: Campbell, CA 95008

Travel: N/A for the time being

Reports to: Director of IT

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated On-Site Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting both physical and virtual environments and will have a strong understanding of networking, Linux servers of various flavors, Microsoft 365, and Intune. This role requires the candidate to maintain a “Security First” mindset. 

Why Join Us?

·       Opportunity to shape and lead operational strategy within a growing technology company.

·       Collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

·       Competitive compensation package, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and support physical and virtual environments using ESXi, ProxMox, and KVM. 

• Support and maintain Linux-based servers, including Debian, Fedora, Arch, and other distributions. 

• Identify areas for improvement and suggest and implement changes to optimize system performance and efficiency. 

• Understand out-of-band management concepts using iLO and iDRAC technologies to manage and troubleshoot servers remotely, even when the operating system is down. 

• Provide end-user support as needed, ensuring timely resolution of issues and excellent customer service. 

• Maintain, patch, upgrade, and replace servers as needed. 

• Continuously monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of critical systems. 

• Perform regular system audits and generate reports on system health and performance. 

• Implement and manage security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. 

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. 

• Perform regular backups and test recovery processes. 

• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes. 

• Work closely with other IT team members to coordinate projects and resolve issues. 

• Support and manage Microsoft 365 and Intune environments for end-user needs. 
• Facilitate the shipment of new hire bundles and refreshed hardware to remote users
• Maintain local stock of end user devices and peripheral equipment

Requirements: 

• Ability to work independently and proactively identify and resolve issues. 

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including DHCP, VLANs, and routing. 

• Proficient in managing and supporting Linux-based operating systems (Debian, Fedora, Arch, etc.). 

• Experience with ESXi, ProxMox, and KVM virtualization technologies. 

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Podman. 

• Knowledge of SAN technologies (NetApp/EMC). 

• Maintain enterprise-grade storage devices including NetApp and EMC SANs. 

• Solid understanding of the entire Microsoft 365 suite including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, Intune, etc.
• Provide tier 1-3 end-user support as needed 

• U.S. citizen 

• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Prior experience in a similar role. 
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Support after hours and on-call as needed

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Linux , RHCE, etc.). 

• Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• 401k Match
• Flexible hours
• Flexible PTO

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base our employment decisions entirely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications—We have zero tolerance for any kind of discrimination, and we are looking for candidates who share those values. Here at Lynx, it is our mission to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, no matter what an employee's: Ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, religion, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, national origin, veteran status thus providing a positive work employee experience.