[Remote] Senior System Administrator (Endpoint & SaaS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Inductive Automation creates solutions that support industrial automation innovation, improve operational efficiency, and optimize integration. The Senior System Administrator designs, implements, maintains, and supports IT infrastructure while administering operating systems, endpoint management platforms, SaaS applications, security controls, and system reliability in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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
• Administer endpoint management / MDM platforms (e.g., Intune, JAMF, Kandji) for configuration, patching, and policy enforcement
• Plan and execute OS upgrade cycles and recurring patch management across the fleet
• Administer SaaS applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, productivity and collaboration tools)

Skills

• Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience
• • 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.)
• • Knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• • Must be able to come into the office as needed
• • Hands-on experience administering Windows and macOS endpoints in a production environment
• • Strong working knowledge of MDM/UEM tooling (Intune, JAMF, Kandji, or similar)
• • Experience administering an identity provider and SSO (Okta, Entra ID / Azure AD) and SCIM provisioning
• • Experience administering SaaS platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, etc.)
• At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)
• • System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus

Benefits

• Time for professional development is built into the schedule
• Company and team activities are built into the schedule
• 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

Company Overview

• Inductive Automation, a web-based HMI system, provides clients with SQL database-centric OPC-based control and industrial reporting systems. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Folsom, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.inductiveautomation.com.

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