Information Technology System Administrator

IT System Administrator III

Location:
Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Union Station Area)

Assignment:
6-Month W2 Contract (potential to extend or convert)

Pay:
Up to
$57/hour

About the Role

A major public-sector organization responsible for delivering essential water resources and infrastructure services to Southern California is seeking an experienced
IT System Administrator III
. This journey-level role supports enterprise systems across hybrid Windows and Linux environments, focusing on database, web, and application administration.

You will play a key part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing Microsoft and open-source platforms that support mission-critical operational and business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain
  Microsoft Windows Server 2012+
  environments.
• Manage
  Microsoft SQL Server
  : installation, upgrades, performance tuning, backup/recovery.
• Provide
  SharePoint system administration
  including site support and maintenance.
• Configure and manage web servers such as
  IIS, Apache, and Apache Tomcat
  .
• Monitor systems for performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and document system, application, and infrastructure issues.
• Support Senior Administrators with system implementations, upgrades, and technology initiatives.
• Perform installation, upgrade, and patch management for enterprise applications.
• Maintain confidentiality, security best practices, and data integrity.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  + 4 years
  of relevant experience,
  or
• Master's degree
  + 2 years
  of experience.

Professional Experience

• Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing:
• Windows and Linux servers
• Web servers (IIS, Apache, JBoss, WebLogic)
• SharePoint
• Microsoft SQL Server

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Strong expertise with
  Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, IIS, Apache
  .
• Solid understanding of
  data management, security, and system testing
  .
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.