Information Technology System Administrator (Los Angeles)

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 (2012+) : 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

Professional Experience

Desired Skills & Attributes