Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description and Duties

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning November 24, 2025. We look forward to meeting with you!

Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

CalPERS seeks an Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) in the Technology Infrastructure Services Division, Windows Servers Unit. The ITS II works in the System Engineering domain. The specialist is responsible for researching, planning, designing, building, testing, implementing, project management, and maintaining server systems and software. The ITS II’s responsibilities include but are not limited to scripting, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments. You will be part of a culture that works to foster positive team engagement while demonstrating CalPERS Core Values of Quality, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Accountability, and Balance in alignment with CalPERS Investment Beliefs.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.