The Senior System Administrator designs, implements, and supports IT infrastructure, ensuring system performance and security while mentoring junior staff.
Job Description
The Senior System Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting our IT infrastructure. They work closely with various cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system performance, security and reliability, contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.
P03-Senior (Career Level): Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Administering, installing, and troubleshooting a variety of operating systems
- Performing systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance
- Scheduling, installing, and testing system software upgrades
- Configuring software and resolving technical problems
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring the reliability and availability of critical services
- Managing user accounts, permissions and access controls in accordance with security policies
- Developing and maintaining documentation for system configurations, processes and procedures
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting
- Providing mentorship to junior system administrators
- Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance system performance
- Assisting in developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures
Requirements
- 4-7 years of experience in IT (system, network, or database administration)
- Strong knowledge of Linux, Windows, or MacOS
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (Intune, JAMF, Ansible, etc)
- Working knowledge of virtualization and containers (VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) i.e. Terraform, etc.
- Knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
- System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
- Must be able to come into the office as needed
About Us
Who are we?
Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
Why Choose Inductive Automation?
Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.
Benefits and Perks
100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.
Top Skills
Ansible
Docker
Intune
JAMF
Kubernetes
Linux
macOS
Proxmox
Terraform
VMware
Windows
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