Linux Systems Administrator II

Linux Systems Administrator II

A large Beverage company in Corona, CA is hiring a System Administrator II—the highest technical support layer for their global IT infrastructure. This role is a direct permanent hire and offers a long–term hybrid remote opportunity.

Location: Riverside, CA (Hybrid Remote)

Job Description: The position provides operational support and oversight for the company’s Windows and Linux environments, VMware infrastructure, VDI solutions and storage arrays, while driving automation and standardization.

• Provide operational support for 600 Windows Servers (Windows Server 2016 and newer) and 120 SUSE Linux servers (SLES 12 and SLES 15), including patching, performance monitoring, and ensuring service availability.
• Manage and upgrade VMware vCenter (v7+) and 40+ ESXi hosts.
• Administer Omnissa Horizon VDI pools and Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
• Handle Tier 3 escalations and resolve complex incidents and requests.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and service restoration using tools for backup, restore, failover, log interpretation, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for system administration tasks to meet security and compliance requirements.
• Manage and upgrade Dell EMC Unity storage arrays.
• Collaborate with development, security, and project teams to implement new systems and services.
• Create automation scripts and processes to improve scalability and efficiency.

• 5‑7 + years as a System Administrator with deep expertise in Windows Server 2016 or newer.
• 5 + years managing and troubleshooting Linux environments, specifically SUSE Linux (SLES 12 and SLES 15) at scale.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware environments and storage arrays, including vCenter, ESXi hosts, and Dell EMC Unity systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft enterprise technologies (Active Directory, GPO, DHCP, DNS, DFS, Print Services, File Shares).
• Ability to write advanced Power Shell automation scripts.
• Experience administering Omnissa/VMware Horizon VDI.
• Familiarity with Cisco UCS hardware and SAN storage solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

The pay range for this position is $110,000‑$123,000 / yr. Monster Energy offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and career development programs.

Hybrid position in Riverside, CA.

Position is anticipated to close on January 5, 2026.

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and a leading provider of business and technology services. With over 80,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients activate ideas and solutions to drive change.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.