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ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Senior IT System Admin

Fremont, CA · On-site

$86 - $108/hr

Mentor and provide guidance to junior IT staff. * Cooperate with HQ IT for IT infra-related project ... Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems. * Extensive experience with Active Directory ...

ASUS

Senior IT System Admin

Fremont, CA · On-site

$94K - $127K/yr

Mentor and provide guidance to junior IT staff. * Cooperate with HQ IT for IT infra-related project ... Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems. * Extensive experience with Active Directory ...

ASUS Computer International

Senior IT System Admin

Fremont, CA · On-site

$94K - $127K/yr

Mentor and provide guidance to junior IT staff. * Cooperate with HQ IT for IT infra-related project ... Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems. * Extensive experience with Active Directory ...

Industrious Ventures

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... admin workflows. * Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. * Support day‑to‑day IT operatio ...

53 Stations

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... related admin workflows. Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. Support day‐to‐day ...

Antaresindustries

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... admin workflows. * Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. * Support day‑to‑day IT operatio ...

Antares

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

... related admin workflows. * Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. * Support day-to-day ...

Antares, LLC

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA

... related admin workflows. * Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. * Support day-to-day ...

53 Stations

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... related admin workflows. Deploy, configure, maintain, patch, and decommission Windows and macOS endpoints; support Linux systems and engineering workstations as needed. Support day‐to‐day ...

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How much do junior linux admin jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior linux admin in California is $74,017.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,600.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior Linux admin?

A Junior Linux Admin is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining and supporting Linux-based systems. Duties typically include installing software, managing user accounts, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting basic issues. They often assist senior administrators with backups, security updates, and server configurations. Strong knowledge of Linux command-line tools and basic scripting is essential. This role provides hands-on experience to grow into advanced system administration positions.

What does a junior Linux admin do?

A Junior Linux Admin typically handles routine tasks such as monitoring system performance, applying updates and patches, assisting with account management, and responding to basic technical support requests. You’ll often work under the guidance of more experienced administrators, helping to troubleshoot issues and perform system backups. Collaboration with other IT staff is common, especially when escalating complex problems or implementing new solutions. This role provides an excellent foundation to learn best practices and advance your skills while gaining hands-on experience in a real IT environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the junior Linux admin position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Linux Admin, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, basic networking, shell scripting, and troubleshooting skills, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with tools like Bash, SSH, and monitoring systems, along with certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1, is frequently expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and willingness to learn make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure efficient system management, minimize downtime, and help you effectively support more senior team members.

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Infographic showing various Junior Linux Admin job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,017 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

ServiceNow Developer/Admin

West Advanced Technologies (WATI)

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

$65K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Title: ServiceNow Developer/Admin
W2 Full Time
Qualification: Master/Bachelor/Ass. in CS/IT/Engg/Science or equiv.
Minimum experience required: Bachelors/Associate in CS/IT/Engg/Science or equiv. + 2 yrs exp for junior position. Masters in CS/IT/Engg/Science or equiv. or Bachelors in CS/IT/Engg/Science or equiv. + 5 yrs of exp for senior position.
Skills: Java Script, HTML/CSS, AJAX, Jelly, AngularJS, Linux, UNIX, Performance Analytics.
Date:
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Pay rate: $65000 to $125000/per year based on their education and experience.
Length: Long term/permanent
Job Duties: As a ServiceNow Developer/Admin, the employee will be responsible for the following job duties:
  • Assist with the planning, strategy, and implementation of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices
  • Hands-on design, development and deployment experience with the Service-now platform.
  • Service now implementation experience in ITSM modules (Incident, Problem, Change, CMDB & Asset).
  • Analyze IT governance structures, and identify recommendations for enhancements based on ITSM best practices
  • Provide subject matter expertise, act as ITIL process advocate to design, develop and implement ITIL processes with the platform of customers choice
  • Facilitate client workshops and conduct interviews to drive stakeholder consensus on requirements and solutions
  • To identify process improvement areas and drive CSI projects
  • Pro-actively manage risks, and stakeholder expectations
  • Proficient in the technologies support SACM; Asset and CMDBs, auto-discovery tooling, specifically ServiceNow
  • Expert in Configuration Management processes
  • Experience with defining and interpreting data models and querying SQL databases.
  • Familiar with infrastructure technologies that are used to deliver services from a Data Center
  • Able to work with and coordinate data collection across the data center and workplace service towers
  • SACM Expert in IT Asset Management process & operational delivery
  • Expert in Configuration Management process & operational delivery
  • Experienced with how vendor and contracts data must be related to each other and assets within a CMDB
  • Proficient in the operations of software inventory and compliance including industry best practices
  • Experienced in license modelling, determining liability calculations, reconciling entitlement with deployment data, optimizing license and determining the usage/ compliance state
  • Experienced in the Software Asset Management / Software License Compliance management processes, including industry best practices
  • Experienced in driving financial improvement through Service Asset management

The contact details are:
Krishna Chintalapathi
West Advanced Technologies, Inc.
1230 Rosecrans Avenue,
Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Travel required: 0 to 25%
Telecommute: no

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