Senior Cloud and System Administrator in San Jose, California, US - Rosendin | Job Apply

Senior Cloud and System Administrator

San Jose, California, US

Salary:

$128000.00 - $167900.00/Yr

Job type:

Full Time

Resume required:

Yes

Street Address:

2777 Orchard Parkway, 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95134 United States of America

Posted date:

2026-07-21

Full job description:

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The Senior Systems Administrator / IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure supporting business-critical operations. This position provides technical leadership across virtualization, Windows and Linux server environments, identity management, networking, endpoint security, cloud-integrated services, disaster recovery, and enterprise collaboration platforms. The role serves as the highest level of technical escalation while leading infrastructure modernization initiatives and ensuring secure, reliable, and highly available IT services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Administer and maintain enterprise Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, networking, storage, and virtualization environments supporting business-critical applications.

  • Design, deploy, configure, and support VMware ESXi, vCenter, virtual machines, clustered infrastructure, and enterprise storage platforms.

  • Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, VPN, identity management, authentication services, and enterprise directory services.

  • Deploy, manage, and maintain enterprise endpoint management and security platform.

  • Lead infrastructure projects including virtualization upgrades, office relocations, data center modernization, infrastructure refreshes, and technology migrations.

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting for Windows, Linux, virtualization, storage, endpoint, and application issues while serving as Tier III technical escalation.

  • Monitor infrastructure health, system performance, storage utilization, virtualization resources, and overall system availability while proactively resolving issues.

  • Design, implement, and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions to ensure operational resilience.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend infrastructure improvements that increase reliability, security, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

  • Develop technical documentation, operational procedures, system diagrams, disaster recovery documentation, and infrastructure standards.

  • Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools to improve operational efficiency.

  • Coordinate with vendors, business units, and technical teams to successfully implement enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

  • Mentor junior technical staff and provide technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and best practice guidance.

  • Participate in change management, incident response, root cause analysis, and production support activities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of enterprise infrastructure and IT operations.

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience considered.

  • 5+ years of progressive experience administering enterprise IT infrastructure.

  • Extensive experience supporting VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, enterprise networking, and virtualization technologies.

  • Experience supporting enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, endpoint management, and security platforms.

  • Experience leading enterprise infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.

  • Experience supporting production environments requiring high availability and business continuity.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Infrastructure Architecture

  • Enterprise Systems Administration

  • Technical Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Operational Excellence

  • Security & Compliance

  • Problem Solving

  • Customer Service

  • Team Collaboration

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Process Documentation

  • Business Continuity Planning

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • Advanced knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration

  • Knowledge of Oracle/Red Hat Linux system administration experience

  • Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services

  • Enterprise networking including routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and TCP/IP

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Endpoint Management

  • Endpoint Security

  • Storage administration and virtualization technologies

  • Backup and disaster recovery planning

  • PowerShell scripting and automation

  • Infrastructure monitoring and performance tuning

  • IT Service Management (ITSM)

  • Change Management best practices

  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities

  • Strong customer service and collaboration skills

  • Ability to mentor technical staff and work effectively across cross-functional teams

  • Experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security and server virtualization technologies.

  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);

TRAVEL:

  • Up to 10%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

  • Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

  • We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter - Our Benefits

  • ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

  • 401 K

  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

  • 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

  • 3 days of paid sick leave each year

  • 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year

  • 3 days of paid Jury Duty

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Bonding Leave

  • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Disability Income Protection Insurance

  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

  • Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Pay Range

$128,000.00-$167,900.00 Annual

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job reference:

JR105964

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