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FieldAI · 18 hours ago

5.24 Senior Systems Administrator

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

FieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world by building risk-aware and reliable AI systems. As a Senior System Administrator, you will maintain a robust IT infrastructure that supports a hybrid workforce and enables complex robotic applications.

Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer and support workstations, servers, network devices, and IT systems in a Linux-heavy environment

Manage user accounts, access controls, and permissions across local and hybrid environments

Maintain on-prem and integrated storage systems, version control infrastructure (e.g., Git, GitLab), and build environments

Collaborate with engineering teams to support dev environments (e.g., Docker, ROS, CI/CD tools)

Monitor and tune system and network performance, ensuring high availability and reliability

Support endpoint protection, system hardening, vulnerability scanning, and patch automation

Manage remote access using modern zero trust and secure web gateway solutions (e.g., Cloudflare)

Assist with user onboarding/offboarding and handle IT service tickets

Ensure backup routines, disaster recovery readiness, and alignment with IT security policies

Support lab environments and help set up specialized or embedded hardware

Qualification

Linux system administrationScriptingAutomationNetworking configurationDevelopment toolchainsSecurityIT operationsInfrastructure-as-codeTroubleshooting skillsUser onboardingCommunication skillsMentoring skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience

5+ years of technical experience in Linux system administration (Ubuntu preferred)

Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible)

Solid grasp of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs) and LAN/WAN configuration

Familiar with development toolchains: Git, Docker, Jupyter, VSCode, and continuous integration workflows

Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills

Mentoring and coaching junior engineers

Must be a U.S. Citizen (Federal Projects)

Preferred

Familiarity with security and IT operations platforms for endpoint detection and response, device management, threat monitoring, application control, and firewall security

Experience with network segmentation and switch-level VLAN management

Experience with infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes, or high-performance compute clusters

Certifications such as Linux Professional Institute (LPI), CompTIA Linux+, or Security+

Company

FieldAI

FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.

Founded in 2023

Mission Viejo, California, USA

11-50 employees