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Booz Allen Hamilton

Mid IT Systems Administrator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$61K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Navy? We're looking for a system administrator with a background in VMware, Windows Server, Exchange, Active Directory, Network Attached Storage, and Amazon Web Services to help us build next gen sof ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

IT Systems Administrator, Mid

San Diego, CA · On-site

$61K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Navy? We're looking for a system administrator with a background in VMware, Windows Server, Exchange, Active Directory, Network Attached Storage, and Amazon Web Services to help us build next gen ...

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How much do amazon system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon system administrator in California is $87,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,100.00 and $102,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Amazon system administrator?

An Amazon System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They ensure system performance, security, and reliability by configuring servers, monitoring resources, and troubleshooting issues. Their role also includes automating tasks using scripts, managing access controls, and optimizing cloud costs. Strong knowledge of AWS services, networking, and system security is essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Amazon system administrator?

To excel as an Amazon System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of systems administration, networking, cloud infrastructure (especially Amazon Web Services), and experience with operating systems like Linux and Windows. Familiarity with AWS management tools, cloud automation scripts, and certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or CompTIA Network+ are highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication abilities are crucial soft skills for this position. These attributes ensure reliable system operations, efficient troubleshooting, and seamless teamwork in dynamic, large-scale environments.

What are some common challenges Amazon system administrators face and how can they prepare for them?

Amazon System Administrators often encounter challenges like managing complex cloud environments, ensuring system security, and responding quickly to unexpected outages or performance issues. Staying current with AWS updates and best practices, as well as building strong troubleshooting and automation skills, can help overcome these challenges. Collaborative work with other IT teams is common, especially when implementing system changes or resolving incidents. Proactively learning and adapting to new tools or procedures will help you stay effective and resilient in this rapidly evolving role.

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Infographic showing various Amazon System Administrator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, and 56% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $87,763 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Windows/Linux System Administrator

Lanteris Space Systems

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Please review the job details below.
Lanteris Space Systems unlocks the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. As a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, we deliver innovative solutions across mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.
With more than 60 years of mission expertise, we are a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, known for reliable performance and longevity. Our values drive us to collaborate on missions, ensure quality, unleash innovation, and let our people shine.
Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Linux/Windows Systems Administrator who's excited to work in the space industry modernizing and supporting the infrastructure that supports satellite flight software development, verification and validation, assembly integration and test, and mission control operations. This person will support, protect, and implement new hardware/software that support our satellite bus systems: Lanteris 300, Lanteris 500, Lanteris 1300, and Power Propulsion Element platforms. This team member will be on site in our San Jose office!
Life with Us
Your Project: As a member of the Engineering Support Team/System Administrators, you will be working to support the engineers who develop flight and ground software for validation and verification. This includes ensuring high availability of the infrastructure and modernizing solutions for scalability, availability, and consistency.
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):
  • Collaborate with hardware and software leads to understand, capture, and execute on requirements and design specifications
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure problems and provide solutions for fixes.
  • Design, develop, and upgrade operating systems that support existing tooling and future tooling
  • Collaborate across company for common fixes and best practices and networking infrastructure

Minimum requirements for this position:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows system administration
  • Familiarity with Networking and Operating Systems
  • Ability to script for automation
  • Experience in cyber security and hardening/system upgrades
  • Experience working with shell scripting

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience supporting windows-based machines
  • Experience in satellite hardware test, build, and integration
  • Experience with modern cloud-based Software Development Lifecycle Management & productivity tools/workflows (Amazon EKS/EC2/ECR etc., Microsoft Azure, Google CE)
  • Knowledge of legacy hardware and software and how and architecture experience around cloud solutions
  • Experience create and debugging Linux environments
  • Experience with automation systems
  • Knowledge of network boot environments

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $77,000.00 - $128,000.00 hourly.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.
Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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