--- title: Systems Administrator Active Secret Top Secret description: S2i2 is hiring for the Systems Administrator Active Secret Top Secret Clearance role in San Jose, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/systems-administrator-active-secret-top-secret-clearance-at-s2i2-01a187f9-85df-7e86-8c80-a510c7002147 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join S2i2 as Systems Administrator Active Secret Top Secret Clearance in San Jose, CA. Pays $95K–$100K per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m22405.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | S2i2 | | **Location** | San Jose, CA | | **Salary** | $95K/hr - $100K/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for S2i2. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for S2i2. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $85,000 – $145,000 a year (median $115,000). ## Description **Job Title:** Systems Administrator **Location**: San Jose, CA On-Site **Clearance**: Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance **Salary:** $95K-$100K **Application Deadline**: November 30, 2026 To apply, please visit **Description** Responsible for managing and maintaining a diverse and complex IT infrastructure.   Responsibilities: \- Ensure the availability, performance, and security of systems across multiple platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtual environments, and cloud services such as AWS or Azure.   \- Apply ITIL best practices to manage incidents, problems, and changes effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to services.   \- Perform system upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance while troubleshooting and resolving technical issues promptly.   \- Collaborate with other IT teams to implement automation and optimization strategies, maintain detailed documentation, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.   **Requirements** \- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field   \- Eight (8) years of experience in systems administration for Windows, Linux, or VMware environments.   \- Possess excellent knowledge of relevant operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Red Hat, CentOS) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, ESXi).   \- Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) and experienced with system monitoring, patch management, and performance tuning.   \- Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and maintains currency with industry trends and best practices.   Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, RHCSA, RHCE, VMware Certified Professional - VCP)   **Desired Skills and Experience** \- Familiarity with the USACE IT environment, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices are preferred. **Certification Required - One (1) from the list below** A+ CND Network+ \- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, OR RHCSA, OR RHCE, OR VMware Certified Professional - VCP     **About S2i2** S2i2 is a growing company with a supportive and inclusive culture and many opportunities for professional development and growth. We have created a supportive, family-like work environment where contributions are recognized. Regular company updates and open lines of communication with leadership fosters collaboration within the company. **We are proud to include:** - Support to achieve professional certifications and degrees - Leadership that is accessible to all employees - Regular company updates - Client networking social engagements - Monthly team-building activities (past examples: Top Golf) - Supporting our community - including veterans All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   ## Skills - Scripting - US Army Corps of Engineers (Usace) Standards - System Administration - Information Technology - Patch Management - Teamwork - CentOS - Problem Solving - Python - System Monitoring - Performance Tuning - VMware ESXi - Microsoft Windows Server - VMware vSphere - Windows PowerShell - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMware - Bash - Top Secret Security Clearance - Computer Science - Linux - Communication - Data Security - Virtualization - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260756 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150241 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260756 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150241 jobs - [San Jose, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 10951 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)