Systems Administrator

Information Technology | Campbell, CA

Company Overview

West Valley Construction Co. Inc. is a leading underground utility construction firm, steadfast in our commitment to high-quality infrastructure design and project deliverables through a safety-first culture. We specialize in the installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response of essential utilities such as water, power, gas, telecommunications, sewer, and storm. We take pride in being an employee-owned company. We firmly believe that every team member contributes significantly to our ongoing success and growth. Demonstrating our commitment, we’ve implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employees to directly share in the company’s achievements. Headquartered in Campbell, CA, West Valley Construction Co. Inc. operates from strategically located facilities in Bakersfield, Campbell, Chico, Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Redwood City, Sacramento, Salinas, Stockton, and Visalia. We are actively seeking talented individuals who value safety and ownership to be part of our dynamic team.

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our team in Campbell, CA!

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator will manage and maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, endpoint security, backups, and core business systems. This role installs, configures, updates and monitors hardware and software to support reliable, secure operations across company locations. The Systems Administrator also troubleshoots escalated issues, supports backup and recovery procedures, collaborates with IT team members to assist end users, enforces security standards, and helps plans future technology improvements that align with organization needs and industry best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Below is a compilation of primary job duties and responsibilities for this role, supplemented by certain supportive tasks. This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Moreover, management reserves the right to make modifications to this job description as deemed necessary.

Maintain a secure, reliable and up-to-date computing environment by identifying vulnerabilities, resolving system issues, and performing upgrades.
Develop, maintain, and test incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to support timely recovery from outages, security events and business disruptions.
Establish and manage network standards by working with cross-functional teams to evaluate workflow needs, access, and security requirements.
Evaluate and improve network performance by monitoring availability, utilization, throughput, and latency.
Lead network security initiatives, including advanced access controls, multi-factor authentication, regular system/data backups, and firewall integrity assessments.
Mentor the IT Help Desk team and provide escalated support for complex technical issues.
Partner with the IT Director, Application Developers and Helpdesk Manager to align IT strategy and execution with company objectives.
Partner with vendors to test, implement, and enhance network systems, infrastructure tools, and related technology solutions.
Occasional work outside regular business hours as needed, including evenings and weekends, to support upgrades, infrastructure modifications, and other critical IT tasks.
Occasional travel to satellite offices as needed to provide hands-on support, ensuring operational IT needs are met across all company locations.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise IT.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and substantial experience, with 4-6 years of enterprise network and server administration experience. Strong expertise in enterprise networking including VLANs, VPNs, routing, network security, and performance optimization, with Cisco certification preferred. Advanced PowerShell skills for scripting and automation, along with experience designing and implementing major network upgrades. Expertise in managing Active Director/Azure, including NPS, RADIUS, and complex Group Policies. Experience with construction industry applications such as Viewpoint, B2W, HCSS, and Bluebeam is preferred by not required.
Certificates/Licenses: Preferred certifications such as MCSE, CCNP.
Computer Skills: High level knowledge of Office 365, SQL, Azure, Veeam, SharePoint, VMWare, and Veeam and Windows Server deployment (2012-2019). Mastery in enterprise networking concepts, with Cisco Meraki or Cisco accreditation being a substantial advantage. Security applications knowledge of CrowdStrike and Mimecast.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders across the organization.
Organization and Planning: Availability for off-hour work and willingness to travel as needed to support and integrate remote sites.
Problem Solving: Outstanding problem-solving capabilities, strategic planning skills, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while focusing on high-quality outcomes.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person.
Able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties and respond to dangerous situations.
Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, pushing, and pulling.
Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other electronic devices. Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Able to safely ascend or descend step ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
Adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions without assistance.
May work in areas where hazardous substances are present.

Salary

$121,083/year – $169,517/year

Benefits

Opportunity to be an owner in the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) with discounted price.
Annual performance bonus opportunities.
Generous PTO policy.
5 group health insurance plans: 2 with HSAs; company pays 95% of employee premium and 85% of dependent premium for Blue Shield Plans, and 95% of the premium for employee and dependents for Kaiser Plans.

If you are selected for employment with WVCC, you will be required to provide documentation that verifies your legal right to work in the U.S. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorships for work authorization at this time.

CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy

West Valley Construction Company is an equal opportunity workplace and does not discriminate against any protected class. In compliance with California Law, click here for West Valley Construction Company’s California Consumer Privacy Act Notice of Collection and Privacy Policy or visit https://westvalleyconstruction.com/privacy-policy/

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