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Systems Administrator

Innovation & Strategy/IT

LHH

$40.00 - $45.67 per Hour

Pleasanton, California

Contract to hire

IT

Innovation & Strategy

Systems Administrator (Onsite – Pleasanton, CA)
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Up to $45.67/hour

We’re seeking a Systems Administrator with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working onsite, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and helping modernize systems and workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with peers across IT to maintain a stable, secure, and efficient environment for end users and business operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform daily administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy.

  • Manage Microsoft 365 tenant administration, user provisioning, and license management.

  • Administer VMware ESXi/vSphere environments, including patching, upgrades, and performance optimization.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; Palo Alto preferred).

  • Manage Azure cloud infrastructure and contribute to hybrid cloud projects and migrations.

  • Support enterprise storage/SAN systems, backups, and restores.

  • Provide Tier II–III escalation support for help desk tickets, including endpoint installation and maintenance.

  • Participate in IT projects such as SIEM logging, automation, and security policy updates.

  • Coordinate with vendors, maintain IT asset inventory, and contribute to documentation and process improvement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of 3 years of Systems Administration experience (Windows Server, virtualization, and networking).

  • Strong experience with O365, VMware ESXi/vSphere, AD, DNS/DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy.

  • Azure Administrator experience required.

  • Familiarity with Cisco switches and/or Palo Alto firewalls.

  • Experience managing enterprise storage/SAN and backup/restore processes.

  • Ability to install and move hardware within data centers, network closets, and end-user areas.

  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

  • Certifications such as VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, CompTIA, or ITIL are a plus.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Mission-driven organization with meaningful, companywide-impact projects.

  • Collaborative, communicative, and improvement-focused culture.

  • Business casual environment with long-term stability.

  • Excellent benefits upon conversion, including 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision, pension, PTO, and holidays.

Worksite: Onsite in Pleasanton, CA (parking available)
Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
Reports to: Senior Manager, Business Systems



Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.67 per hour

Search managed by: Eben Mahoney

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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Systems Administrator

Innovation & Strategy/IT

LHH

$40.00 - $45.67 per Hour

Pleasanton, California

Contract to hire

IT

Innovation & Strategy

Systems Administrator (Onsite – Pleasanton, CA)
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Up to $45.67/hour

We’re seeking a Systems Administrator with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working onsite, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and helping modernize systems and workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with peers across IT to maintain a stable, secure, and efficient environment for end users and business operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform daily administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy.

  • Manage Microsoft 365 tenant administration, user provisioning, and license management.

  • Administer VMware ESXi/vSphere environments, including patching, upgrades, and performance optimization.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; Palo Alto preferred).

  • Manage Azure cloud infrastructure and contribute to hybrid cloud projects and migrations.

  • Support enterprise storage/SAN systems, backups, and restores.

  • Provide Tier II–III escalation support for help desk tickets, including endpoint installation and maintenance.

  • Participate in IT projects such as SIEM logging, automation, and security policy updates.

  • Coordinate with vendors, maintain IT asset inventory, and contribute to documentation and process improvement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of 3 years of Systems Administration experience (Windows Server, virtualization, and networking).

  • Strong experience with O365, VMware ESXi/vSphere, AD, DNS/DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy.

  • Azure Administrator experience required.

  • Familiarity with Cisco switches and/or Palo Alto firewalls.

  • Experience managing enterprise storage/SAN and backup/restore processes.

  • Ability to install and move hardware within data centers, network closets, and end-user areas.

  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

  • Certifications such as VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, CompTIA, or ITIL are a plus.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Mission-driven organization with meaningful, companywide-impact projects.

  • Collaborative, communicative, and improvement-focused culture.

  • Business casual environment with long-term stability.

  • Excellent benefits upon conversion, including 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision, pension, PTO, and holidays.

Worksite: Onsite in Pleasanton, CA (parking available)
Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday
Reports to: Senior Manager, Business Systems



Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.67 per hour

Search managed by: Eben Mahoney

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Ref US_EN_27_814395_3106500
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