<p>We are looking for a skilled and proactive Azure System Administrator to join our team in Pleasanton, California. In this Azure Systems Administration role, you will manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and supporting critical business functions. As this Azure Systems Administration role is a Contract to permanent opportunity, we are seeking a candidate who can quickly adapt to our environment and contribute effectively to ongoing and future projects. This Azure Systems Administrator Role is an onsite position out of Pleasanton, Ca. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for Azure Systems Administrator:</p><p>• Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure subscriptions, virtual networks, and related cloud infrastructure.</p><p>• Oversee the migration of systems from on-premises to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance.</p><p>• Configure and manage Entra ID and Office 365 environments to support organizational needs.</p><p>• Administer and maintain firewalls, including opening ports, creating network groups, and managing devices such as Palo Alto, Aruba, and Cisco.</p><p>• Collaborate with helpdesk and system/network teams to provide Tier 2 support for infrastructure-related issues.</p><p>• Perform regular updates, backups, and restorations for systems and files to ensure data integrity.</p><p>• Implement security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets and infrastructure.</p><p>• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions, conducting thorough analyses of quotes and compatibility.</p><p>• Stay updated on advancements in cloud technologies and apply new insights to improve system performance.</p>
<p><strong>A confidential public-sector client in the Sacramento area is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead technology operations supporting a 24/7 environment. </strong>This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight and is ideal for an IT leader who values people-first leadership, operational excellence, and the delivery of secure, highly available, and resilient technology services.</p><p><br></p><p>The position is <strong>hybrid</strong>, working a few days per week in the Sacramento office, and offers an outstanding benefits package including a <strong>company car with employer paid gas card</strong>, <strong>excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family (majority employer-paid)</strong>, and <strong>employer-paid CalPERS pension benefits</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee enterprise IT operations in a 24/7 mission-critical environment</li><li>Supervise system operations to meet milestones, deliverables, and performance standards</li><li>Lead IT teams across infrastructure, networking, desktop support, telephony, security, servers, and applications</li><li>Oversee system design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and modernization initiatives</li><li>Lead new project analysis and implementation, ensuring smooth transition to operations with proper documentation</li><li>Develop and implement workflow and process improvements, including documentation, monitoring, and reporting</li><li>Investigate and resolve system issues, driving continuous improvement and system reliability</li><li>Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and service providers</li><li>Provide regular updates and status reports to executive leadership</li><li>Balance long-term technology planning with day-to-day operational leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Desktop Support Specialist to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will provide technical support for end users, including hardware, software, and network issues, with a strong focus on supporting Japanese-speaking employees or clients. This role requires excellent troubleshooting skills, customer service, and fluency in both Japanese and English.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver technical support for software, hardware, and network systems, ensuring timely issue resolution.</p><p>• Provide specialized assistance to Japanese-speaking users, addressing their IT needs effectively.</p><p>• Manage and maintain system configurations, ensuring optimal performance and user accessibility.</p><p>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Active Directory, backup technologies, and configuration management.</p><p>• Support mobile devices, including Android and Apple products, ensuring seamless functionality.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to implement and manage Cisco and Citrix technologies.</p><p>• Perform regular maintenance and updates for Dell hardware and other computer systems.</p><p>• Ensure proper documentation of support activities and resolutions for future reference.</p><p>• Monitor and address system alerts to prevent potential disruptions.</p><p>• Deliver excellent customer service while adhering to company standards and best practices.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Stockton, California. This is a Contract position with an initial duration of 3-5 months, offering an excellent opportunity for ongoing employment. In this role, you will work on-site, collaborating closely with the Enterprise Applications Manager and occasionally supporting the Associate Dean of the Computer Science department. You will play a vital role in providing IT support for academic lab environments and assisting faculty and staff members.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver exceptional customer support to faculty, staff, and students, preferably with experience in academic settings.<br>• Administer and maintain software installations within academic lab environments.<br>• Manage operating systems, server configurations, and deployments.<br>• Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell to streamline processes and ensure system consistency.<br>• Implement and manage virtualization platforms such as Proxmox or VMware.<br>• Configure and support applications like AWS Appstream and Workspaces.<br>• Address technical issues effectively, providing clear communication throughout the problem-solving process.<br>• Conduct proactive research and testing of new technologies, ensuring safe implementation with minimal disruption to the academic environment.
