
Temporary System Administrator Shift Work (Disaste
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KPMG is seeking a Temporary System Administrator (Disaster Recovery) for a twelve-month assignment in its Digital Nexus organization. The role leads disaster recovery planning, testing, and deployment for server and application infrastructures, coordinates recovery objectives with stakeholders, and participates in off-hours drills. The schedule is 36 hours per week, Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship.
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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Temporary System Administrator (Disaster Recovery) for a twelve-month assignment to join our Digital Nexus organization.Responsibilities: Lead the planning, testing, and deployment of comprehensive disaster recovery solutions for server and application infrastructures to ensure robust business continuity Collaborate with cross-functional technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify critical systems and establish precise Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) Participate in off-hours (weekend and overnight) disaster recovery drills, actively monitoring and testing systems to ensure peak operational readiness during real emergencies Create, maintain, and update critical disaster recovery documentation, including step-by-step recovery procedures, technical runbooks, and system configurations Troubleshoot and resolve complex enterprise hardware and software problems, collaborating with vendors and peer teams to coordinate swift solutions Align disaster recovery strategies with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while staying current on emerging server technologies and DR trends Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications: Minimum one year recent experience as a Server Administrator supporting Windows Server 2019 or later Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; high school diploma or GED required Experience in Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux server administration with a focus on disaster recovery; strong knowledge of Windows failover clustering; experience with disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams; ability to understand and comply with relevant department and/or corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines as they pertain to company data and technology Knowledge and understanding of ITIL concepts such as Change Management; Certifications in relevant technologies, such as VMware and Microsoft, are a plus Ability to work 36 hours / week with the following schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 8PM, 12-hours per day Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitiv benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6730\_9\_26 KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link "https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? "contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
How this job compares
Set against the 669 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$96–140K/yr416 salary ranges
- US median$30–46/hr52 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 669 open System Administrator jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 518 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 246 of the 669 open System Administrator jobs (37%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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