Sr Systems Administrator I

Pacific Life

Actively hiring
Omaha, US · Newport Beach, US Posted 24 days ago $98,010$119,790 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The Senior Systems Administrator role on the Endpoint Engineering team at Pacific Life involves managing endpoint operational support activities to ensure end-user devices are secure and performant. This includes identifying, evaluating, and resolving issues related to client computing environments, owning operational initiatives that enhance security and compliance, and managing the support queue for timely resolution of incidents. The position requires expertise in modern endpoint management platforms like Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf, as well as a strong understanding of Microsoft Modern Workplace concepts. Key skills include experience with VDI technologies, SSO, client patching tools, and core networking concepts, along with the ability to develop automation through scripting or code-based solutions such as PowerShell or Python. This role demands hands-on experience in managing Windows Autopilot, post-provisioning automation, and macOS devices using Jamf, ensuring a high-quality end-user experience while collaborating closely with security teams for risk management.

Skills

Active Directory Microsoft Intune SCCM Jamf Microsoft Modern Workplace VDI technologies SSO client patching tools core networking concepts Windows Autopilot PowerShell Python Bash Azure Virtual Desktop Windows 365 Cloud PC Apple Business Manager

What you'll do

  • Manage the Endpoint Engineering support queue for prioritization and timely resolution of incidents.
  • Own operational initiatives to enhance security, reliability, and compliance in endpoint environments.
  • Act as a point of escalation for complex or recurring technical issues from Service Desk teams.
  • Develop and maintain operational metrics related to endpoint health, compliance, and performance.
  • Partner with Security teams to track, remediate, and resolve risk issues within defined SLAs.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in systems administration with a focus on endpoint engineering.
  • Expertise in modern endpoint management platforms like Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Modern Workplace concepts and practices.
  • Experience in endpoint security, patching, compliance, and risk management.
  • Proven track record of delivering operational projects in complex environments.
  • Deep technical expertise in troubleshooting complex endpoint issues at scale.

Market check

Salary context

This $98,010–$119,790 range sits above 11% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$124,950$199,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,393$195,410

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Pacific Life

Pacific Life is a life insurance company offering a wide range of life insurance, annuity, and investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Industry: Life Insurance & Annuities

Pacific Life currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,610–$168,190 across 26 roles with salary data.

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