
Systems Administrator (Systems) III
Lakewood, COFull-time$94–125K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Systems Administrator III leads support for operating systems, VMware, storage, and appliance-based systems, with responsibility for backups, security, and application support. The role includes change management, hardware troubleshooting, server requirements analysis, patching, compliance audits, and incident-response support. It also provides escalated end-user assistance, coordinates vendor upgrades, and oversees backup health, restore testing, and related procedures.
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Systems Administrator (Systems) III Location US-CO-Lakewood ID 2026-4867 Category IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Public Trust (Tier 4) Overview Now Hiring at AMERICAN SYSTEMS Epsilon, Inc. has joined AMERICAN SYSTEMS! As one organization, we offer expanded resources, streamlined operations, and increased opportunities for growth and development. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and customer success. Responsibilities An Average Day: As the System Administrator (Systems) III you will lead the support for various operating systems, including VMware, Storage, and appliance-based systems, while taking on a significant responsibility for backup and restore support, security, antivirus technologies, and application support. Execute change management procedures, troubleshoot complex computer hardware issues, and assess new server hardware and software requirements. Ensuring up-to-date patch levels and conducting compliance audits on supported systems will be among your duties, alongside supporting Cyber Security Specialists during incident response activities. You will also play a pivotal role in assisting end-users during escalated incidents and coordinating with vendors to upgrade and patch hardware and software for responsible platforms. Additionally, in this position you will: - Lead operating system installation, configuration, monitoring, and support for VMware, Storage, and appliance-based systems. - Provide expert-level end-user support for all systems during core hours and rotational on-call support after core hours and on weekends. - Spearhead change management procedures for both hardware and software, collaborating closely with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) as necessary. - Oversee troubleshooting and/or coordination of computer hardware repairs with vendors, resolving complex issues efficiently. - Conduct in-depth analysis of new server hardware and software requirements, proposing changes/upgrades, and devising and testing deployment strategies. - Take charge of hardening servers to comply with established security baselines, maintaining patch levels, and providing expert support to Cyber Security Specialists during incident responses. - Manage maintenance tasks and maintain meticulous inventory records of all servers and server-related equipment and software. - Develop and uphold standard procedures for routine and recurring activities, ensuring efficiency and consistency. - Lead backup and restore support efforts, overseeing the health of the backup environment, including annual restore tests, and managing communication/troubleshooting for failed backups, including database backup and restore. Qualifications - As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions. - Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust - Extensive experience in a multi-platform computer center environment. - Proficiency with VCenter, SAN Management, and iLO/iDRAC. - Ability to quickly acquire, comprehend, and apply knowledge from technical manuals and SOPs. - Demonstrated expertise with a range of tools, technologies, hardware, and systems, including but not limited to: - VXRail, vSAN, Windows, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Microsoft Azure, HPE servers, preferred monitoring tools (Splunk or SolarWinds Orion), DataDomain backup appliances, Veritas NetBackup, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Ping Identity, Corestreet HID appliances and OCSP authentication support, RSA SecurID, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Certificate Server, Microsoft Key Management Server (KMS). - Proficient knowled e of LDAP, DHCP, DNS. - Proficiency in Perl, PowerShell, Windows scripting, and standard shell scripts. - Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, coupled with strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Must be able to: - Lift up to 25 lbs. - Bend, stretch, squat, kneel, to move equipment, set up workstations (projectors, TV screens, computers, servers, routers, printers, tools, etc.). - Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $93,900.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/E491AF1D1AE74EFD.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,391 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$94–125K/yr
- Colorado median$95–145K/yr137 salary ranges
- US median$85–130K/yr1,596 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $109K, is 12% below the Colorado median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 181 open Systems Administrator jobs in Colorado and 2,391 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- American Systems Corporation (this employer)21 open
- Apex Systems13 open
- Northrop Grumman8 open
- Experience
- Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (2,042 postings).
- Education
- 722 of the 2,391 open Systems Administrator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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