Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure and Automation - Samsung SDS America

Samsung SDS America is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator with a strong background in system administration, infrastructure automation, and network management to join our Device Solutions America (DSA) Lab Support team to support Samsung Semiconductor. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems to meet both operational and R&D project needs. This role involves managing complex virtualization environments, leading storage solutions, and implementing automation processes to streamline workflows. You will also play a critical role in enhancing the security posture of the systems and ensuring the overall reliability of our infrastructure.

This position requires technical expertise across a variety of platforms, including VMware, Cisco, NetApp, andAnsible, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where flexibility is key.

This role works onsite at Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose, CA.

Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise-grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace.  We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer system administration solutions to meet project and operational requirements, including building and configuring servers, hardware, directories, and storage management systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain both physical and virtual servers (VMware, KVM) to meet ongoing infrastructure needs. Apply security patches and updates as necessary.
• Oversee network infrastructure, with a focus on Cisco and Mellanox equipment. Support and manage network devices as per organizational needs.
• Maintain virtualization platforms and manage storage systems (NetApp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage) to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Support and automate infrastructure processes using tools like Ansible, Foreman, and GLPI for inventory management and deployment.
• Maintain and enhance system security by installing security patches, monitoring systems for potential intrusions, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Manage daily backup operations, ensuring that file systems and data are properly archived, and that disaster recovery processes are in place.
• Provide Tier III support for infrastructure issues, including server, network, and storage failures. Troubleshoot software tools, EDA tools, and FlexLM licensing issues.

• Perform ongoing performance tuning of systems, upgrade hardware, optimize resource allocation (CPU, memory, and disk), and manage performance monitoring processes.

Requirements

• 7+ years of System Administration experience.
• Associate’s degree preferred in Computer Science, IT or similarfield.
• Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and storage systems (NetApp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage).
• Experience with network equipment (Cisco, Mellanox) and network infrastructure support.
• Strong experience with Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows server environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (Ansible) and deployment management tools (Foreman, GLPI).
• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with EDA tools, FlexLM license management, and Jenkins, JIRA, Git, LDAP environments.

• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting server hardware and software.
• Strong ability to maintain system standards, security compliance, and system performance.
• Expertise in managing security patches, system backups, and disaster recovery operations.

• Proven experience in investigating and resolving complex system issues.
• Ability to provide Tier III support and manage cross-functional collaboration for troubleshooting and resolution.
• Willing and able to commute to the office 5 days per week.
• Willing and able to travel for business up to 10%.

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

The base pay range for this role is $110000 - $168000 per year.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and Paid Time Off.

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.