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# IT Systems Administrator

- **Company:** D.A. Davidson
- **Location:** Ventura, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $51,126.0 - $79,893.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft Office, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f9899c00e336aff

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and certifications
 * Demonstrated experience supporting and administering computer systems in a business or enterprise environment
 * Working knowledge of scripting and automation, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, endpoint management, and systems monitoring
 * Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, and VMware virtualization or comparable enterprise technologies
 * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues using sound analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to design, document, diagram, implement, and maintain system designs, standards, procedures, and technical configurations
 * Strong oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellent customer service
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, lead assigned initiatives, and provide technical guidance to other staff
 * Relevant Microsoft Azure and VMware certifications are preferred. Advanced certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
 * Ability to safely lift and carry as much as 50 pounds when required
 * Ability to travel as needed
 * Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and pass required background checks

## Description

Directly support, administer, and provide technical ownership of D.A. Davidson computer systems and infrastructure to maintain a secure, effective, and efficient technology environment throughout the company. The role supports virtual and physical server and workstation infrastructure, core enterprise applications, and ancillary technologies. The Systems Administrator serves as a technical resource for assigned platforms and contributes to operational support, automation, system design, project delivery, system availability, and continuous improvement., * Administer, support, manage, monitor, maintain, and improve computer systems, infrastructure, enterprise applications, operating systems, and related hardware

 * Provide technical ownership and subject matter expertise for assigned platforms, systems, technologies, and services
 * Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, complex operational issues, outages, and major incidents, escalating or coordinating resources as appropriate based on severity
 * Proactively and reactively maintain appropriate levels of system availability, security, capacity, and performance
 * Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and availability solutions
 * Identify, develop, and implement scripting, automation, and monitoring improvements that reduce manual effort and operational risk
 * Participate in or lead long-term projects, strategic initiatives, system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities
 * Contribute to system design decisions, technical standards, technology roadmaps, and operational practices for assigned technologies
 * Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, system design diagrams, support procedures, standards, and knowledge articles
 * Review, follow, and update D.A. Davidson policies and procedures where appropriate.
 * Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver effective technology solutions and resolve service issues
 * Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentoring to systems staff and other support teams
 * Participate in after-hours maintenance, incident response, and on-call activities when assigned
 * Perform any other duties as assigned