Senior System Administrator
Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $97,000 - $154,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Inversion's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Inversion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Inversion
- high 58 stale, 0 reposted of 76 open
- Hiring momentum
- 86 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Inversion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Inversion.
About this role
The Senior System Administrator at Inversion will manage and optimize mission-critical IT infrastructure within a defense contracting environment. Daily responsibilities include overseeing cloud services, maintaining Windows and Linux environments, securing network devices, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The role also involves troubleshooting issues, supporting disaster recovery efforts, and collaborating with various teams to maintain system readiness.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Inversion as an employer.
What you need
- 5 plus years of experience in comparable environments
- Professional experience supporting systems within defense, federal, or other highly secure environments
- Expertise in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, routing, switching, and secure network design
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure configuration, and compliance standards common in defense contracts
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux administration
Nice to have
- Experience supporting systems tied to government programs or regulated technical environments
- Familiarity with automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Dev Ops, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure DevOps, Azure Solutions Architect
- Relevant security certifications would be a plus
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-office presence
- Salary range is provided but may vary based on individual factors
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific eligibility requirements due to ITAR compliance
Summarised from Inversion's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Inversion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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