What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at CFS?
San Francisco, CA (near Civic Center) | Full-Time | $95K–$110K
Join a respected San Francisco institution at the intersection of innovation, education, and the performing arts as a Systems Administrator. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys working across endpoint management, databases, automation, and core networking systems in a mission-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in modernizing enterprise IT while supporting highly visible, mission-critical platforms.
Why This Role Stands Out For a System Administrator
Join a respected San Francisco institution at the intersection of innovation, education, and the performing arts as a Systems Administrator. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys working across endpoint management, databases, automation, and core networking systems in a mission-driven environment. You’ll play a key role in modernizing enterprise IT while supporting highly visible, mission-critical platforms.
Why This Role Stands Out For a System Administrator
- Competitive compensation with strong benefits
- Excellent work/life balance – 35-hour work week
- High-impact modernization and infrastructure initiatives
- Mission-driven organization supporting arts, education, and community engagement
- Broad technical ownership across endpoints, servers, and integrations
- Manage and evolve enterprise endpoint and mobile device management (MDM) using Jamf and Microsoft Intune
- Administer and support Windows/Linux server environments, virtualization, and core infrastructure services
- Maintain and optimize SQL databases (query support, performance tuning, backups, and data integrity)
- Develop and support automation and integration scripts using PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, and API integrations
- Support network infrastructure including connectivity, DNS/DHCP, routing/switching fundamentals, and troubleshooting
- Manage identity and access systems including Azure/Entra ID, SSO, MFA, and security policies
- Support system integrations between SaaS, on-prem systems, and cloud platforms via APIs
- Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support across infrastructure, endpoint, and application issues
- Participate in infrastructure modernization, standardization, and lifecycle management initiatives
- 3 years in Systems Administration, Infrastructure, or Network Administration roles
- Hands-on experience with MDM platforms (Jamf and/or Intune strongly preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of SQL databases (administration, querying, troubleshooting)
- Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or similar
- Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations
- Solid understanding of server infrastructure and networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with Azure/Entra ID, identity management, and security best practices
- Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoints, servers, and networked systems
- Bonus: experience in hybrid environments, automation projects, or cloud migrations
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000