Virtualization & Systems Administrator
$130k/y-$160k/y
a day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Monks is seeking a Virtualization & Systems Administrator to join their infrastructure team in San Jose, CA. The role involves managing VM clusters, Windows-based systems, and storage infrastructure in mission-critical environments.
About the Role
As a Virtualization & Systems Administrator, you will ensure high availability and reliability of virtualization infrastructure, configure and secure Windows-based servers, manage shared network storage, implement data backup strategies, and provide tier-2 support. You will also document workflows for VM provisioning and maintenance, monitor system performance, and ensure compliance with security policies.
About You
Required:
- 7+ years of system administration experience.
- 5+ years working with VMware vSphere, ESXi.
- 5+ years managing Windows Server infrastructure and Active Directory.
- 5+ years handling NAS/SAN solutions (Dell/NetApp/Pure Storage).
- Strong experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.).
- Solid understanding of file synchronization and backups using rsync.
- Familiarity with RAID configuration and disk health checks.
- Understanding of core networking concepts: VLANs, subnets, firewalls, DNS.
- Experience with system monitoring tools (Splunk, Prometheus, MegaCli).
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Monitor system health and respond to alerts proactively.
- Apply OS and security patches regularly to maintain compliance.
- Troubleshoot server performance and user access issues.
- Maintain inventory and documentation of systems and changes.
- Coordinate capacity planning and scaling based on usage trends.
- Manage account permissions and roles in both Windows and storage systems.
- Perform manual and scripted backups and test restoration procedures.
- Track lifecycle of servers and participate in hardware refresh cycles.
Benefits
- Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA.
- Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays.
- 401k with company contribution.
- Paid parental leave.
- Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being.
- Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
- A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
- Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.
Monks
Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. It delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.
San Jose, CA