System Administrator (Tier 2.5 w/MSP)

This range is provided by Bowman Williams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr We are a client-focused Cloud and Managed Services Providernear Long Beach, CA is hiring a System Administratorwith strong Tier 2–2.5 experience to support and lead a mix of project and escalation work across cloud, server, and virtualization technologies. If you’ve worked in an MSP environment and want to deepen your skills in infrastructure and Microsoft cloud solutions, this is a strong opportunity. This is a hybrid role based near Long Beach, CA with two work-from-home day per week. You will join a collaborative engineering team and have the chance to take on light project work with mentorship and guidance from senior engineers. In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers quarterly profit sharing, a 401(k) plan with company match, and employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance. The company values continuous learning and provides certification reimbursement and clear pathways for career advancement. This role is ideal for someone who’s comfortable owning tickets end-to-end, assisting with deployments, and stepping into project work with guidance from senior engineers. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure solutions are implemented smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities: Assist with and lead deployment projects involving Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and Azure Provide Tier 2+ support for cloud, virtualization, and network issues Troubleshoot escalated technical issues across servers, desktops, and cloud platforms Support configuration and maintenance of VMware or Hyper-V environments Assist with firewall setups and network security improvements Collaborate with clients to understand needs and help deliver effective solutions Experience: A minimum of 2 years working for a Managed Services Provider Strong experience of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Intune, SharePoint) Strong experience with Azure and virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V Familiarity with firewalls, backup tools, and RMM/PSA platforms Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills A desire to grow into larger project work and eventually take on more client-facing ownership Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) with Company Match + Quarterly Profit Sharing 1 Day Work-from-Home Flex Certification & Training Reimbursement Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Work with modern tools and tech in a supportive, engineering-led environment Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Information Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bowman Williams by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Engineer” roles. Cypress, CA $109,182.00-$163,773.00 6 days ago Los Angeles, CA $91,800.00-$194,400.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $50,000.00-$60,000.00 2 weeks ago Rancho Dominguez, CA $70,000.00-$100,000.00 1 month ago Orange, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Monterey Park, CA $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects Torrance, CA $145,000.00-$195,000.00 3 days ago Manufacturing Engineer (Composites Assembly & Integration) Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles County, CA $65,000.00-$90,000.00 1 year ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $91,800.00-$140,250.00 2 weeks ago Huntington Beach, CA $95,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Mechanical Engineer, User Products (Starshield) Carson, CA $119,900.00-$206,800.00 1 week ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bowman Williams