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# Systems Administrator III

- **Company:** Paylocity
- **Location:** Coronado, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Commercial Software, Performance Tuning, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4248645

## About the Role

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 * Must have a current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
 * Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II cert, i.e., Sec+ CE.
 * BS with focus in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems/Cybersecurity desired or related field and 3+ years' experience as a Systems Administrator.
 * Experience with installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and commercial software packages (COTS).
 * Experience with effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
 * Experience with performing daily system administration duties of backups, maintenance on applications and OS, patching, tuning and troubleshooting.
 * Experience managing VMware vCenter and ESXi environments, including VM provisioning, host management, snapshots and troubleshooting.
 * Experience working with Windows Server Active Directory, group policy, user accounts and access and DNS services.
 * Experience with basic network connectivity troubleshooting.
 * Ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems.
 * Ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information.
 * Must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * ACAS administrator certification preferred.
 * Experience in DoD Navy Fleet Readiness Center RDT&E environments preferred.
 * Previous experience within the U.S. Department of Defense highly desired.

Salary Range: $90K-$115K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.



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