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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.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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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