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System Administrator
A System Administrator manages an organization's servers and infrastructure, handling Linux/Windows Server administration, networking configuration, and increasingly the deployment of resources on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. They use scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and rely on virtualization to run multiple workloads efficiently on shared hardware. This role is essential to IT operations teams, keeping systems secure, available, and performant.
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System Administrator
Crane Co.
Bolingbrook, IL · $90,000 – $100,000
This role manages the organization's IT infrastructure across virtualization, backup, endpoint management, and networking, supporting both systems and end users. It suits someone with solid system administration experience who wants to work with enterprise technologies like Nutanix and Veeam while also handling network and help desk responsibilities.
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Senior System Administrator
AeroVironment
Full-time · Jessup, MD · $170,000 – $220,000
A senior system administrator role focused on managing mission-critical IT infrastructure across Windows and UNIX platforms, with emphasis on security compliance and vendor coordination. This suits experienced administrators comfortable with government compliance frameworks and multi-platform troubleshooting in a defense contractor environment.
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DC Sup IT Systems Admin
HOKA
Moreno Valley, CA · $33 – $45 / hour
This role provides IT support for a distribution center's 24/7 operations, handling helpdesk requests, hardware troubleshooting, and system documentation across networking, servers, and mobile devices. It suits someone who works independently, responds quickly to urgent issues, and is comfortable with on-call responsibilities in a warehouse environment.
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Crusoe
Denver, CO · $148,740 – $170,000
This role coordinates the technical integration of Crusoe's modular data center units, ensuring electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems work together seamlessly from design through field deployment. It suits experienced infrastructure engineers who thrive managing dependencies across specialized teams and translating complex designs into operational reality.
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Systems Engineer
Moody's Corporation
New York, NY
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Systems Engineer
Albertsons
Irvine, CA
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Systems Engineer
KLA-Tencor
Hillsboro, OR
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Systems Engineer
FLIR Systems
Huntsville, AL
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Systems Engineer III
Crane Co.
Full-time · Lynnwood, WA · $124,600 – $146,900
Crane Aerospace seeks a Systems Engineer to design and develop aerospace and defense power systems, working across functional teams on product architecture, requirements flow-down, and system safety analyses. This role suits someone with aerospace systems experience and familiarity with industry standards like ARP4754 and DO-series certifications who wants to advance their career in a mature manufacturing environment.
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Systems Engineer
Auto-Owners Insurance
Full-time · Traverse City, MI
This role supports server infrastructure and applications at an insurance company, involving installation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux systems. It suits someone with IT infrastructure experience who wants hands-on technical work with a structured training program and the option to work from home part-time after an initial in-person training phase.
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Systems Engineer Technical Expert
AeroVironment
Full-time · Jessup, MD · $190,000 – $250,000
This role leads the technical implementation of Zero Trust security architecture for defense and intelligence systems, requiring deep expertise in identity management, cloud platforms, and DoD compliance standards. It suits experienced systems engineers who can bridge security policy with practical architecture design and have worked in mission-critical government environments.
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SAP NS2 Sr Cloud Engineer/Systems Administrator - Onsite - Active TS SCI with Poly Chantilly VA
SAP
Full-time · Herndon, VA · $131,000 – $271,600
This role leads the design and implementation of SAP solutions for U.S. national security customers, requiring hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and system administration. It suits experienced engineers who can work independently in a security-cleared environment and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Systems Engineer, Linux and AI
Visa Inc.
Full-time · Ashburn, VA · $88,000 – $136,900
A hybrid systems engineering role supporting Visa's mission-critical payment infrastructure, blending Linux administration with emerging AI and machine learning capabilities. This position suits engineers comfortable managing production systems while developing skills in GenAI workflows, automation, and full-stack deployment from script to service.
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Andersen Corporation
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OneAZ Credit Union
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Diamondback Energy
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U-Haul
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Infrastructure Engineering Analyst – IBM i Engineer
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This role manages IBM i infrastructure systems for a healthcare organization, handling troubleshooting, system configuration, and capacity planning. It suits experienced IBM i engineers who want to work on mission-critical healthcare infrastructure with opportunities to influence architectural decisions.
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UC Systems Administrator
Blue Ridge Communications
Full-time · Palmerton, PA
A systems administrator role focused on managing VoIP communications, 911 alerting systems, and related hardware for a regional telecommunications company. This suits someone with networking fundamentals and hands-on experience in Cisco, Avaya or Microsoft UC platforms who enjoys infrastructure work.
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