Adeia · 3 hours ago
System Administrator III
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAdeia Inc. is a technology company known for developing foundational innovations for the semiconductor and media industries. The System Administrator III is responsible for managing critical IT infrastructure, including SaaS platforms and security tools, while providing advanced troubleshooting and mentorship to improve team efficiency.
Information TechnologyIntellectual PropertyMedia and EntertainmentSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
Kiki Beach Kurvin
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day IT Infrastructure operations, change management processes, system documentation, and support for primary SaaS platforms, including:
Identity & Access Management : Okta, FastPass and Automated Account Provisioning
Collaboration & Productivity : Microsoft Office 365 and a limited Google Workplace environment
Data & Storage : Box Document Sharing, Druva Backup, and NAS servers in lab environments
Device Management : Intune, Jamf, and LogMeIn Resolve
Security Platforms : CrowdStrike, Cloudflare WARP, Mimecast, and KnowBe4
Networking : Meraki switches, access points, and CloudRadius
Print Services : Papercut cloud print management
Vendor Management : Internet service providers (ISPs) and SaaS vendors
Automation : Workato or other middleware for workflow automation
Act as an escalation point for Help Desk issues that cannot be resolved at Level 1(or)2:
Provide senior-level troubleshooting and resolution support
Train and mentor Help Desk staff to improve efficiency and response times
Deploy and manage monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog, Splunk) to ensure proactive system health management
Ensure security and compliance through:
Enforcement of IAM best practices and MFA
Collaboration with SOC/SIEM teams for incident response
Adherence to governance and regulatory standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Lead root cause analysis for critical incidents, defining preventative and corrective actions
Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior administrators, fostering team growth and technical development
Collaborate with security, cloud, and application engineering teams to align IT services with business priorities
Take initiative in planning and executing IT projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met
Respond quickly to changing business needs and evolving technology environments, troubleshoot problems promptly, and implement lasting solutions
Work with teams and stakeholders while guiding Help Desk and junior admins to keep IT services reliable and aligned with business goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in system administration with hybrid infrastructure exposure
Proficiency in Windows/Mac administration, virtualization platforms, and storage systems
Proven expertise managing core SaaS platforms, including identity & access (Okta, FastPass), collaboration (Office 365, Google Workplace), storage/backup (Box, Druva, NAS), device management (Intune, Jamf, LogMeIn), and security tools (CrowdStrike, Mimecast, Cloudflare WARP, KnowBe4)
Strong skills in networking (Meraki, CloudRadius), print management (Papercut), and vendor/SaaS partner management
Experience with workflow automation (Workato or similar), scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), and system monitoring (Datadog, Splunk)
Solid understanding of IT security, IAM, and compliance frameworks
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead technical projects and mentor peers
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science / information systems or equivalent experience
Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certification, Azure Administrator Associate, CISCO certification, CISSP or similar
Workato Orchestrate or Agentic Platform experience
Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and business continuity planning
Experience with zero-trust security models and modern endpoint management (Intune, Jamf)
Experience configuring application logging to Splunk Cloud
Benefits
Competitive compensation (salary, equity, and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits are designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances, and help you save and invest for the future.
Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
Great benefits, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, and fitness facilities.
A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.
Company
Adeia
Adeia expedites advanced tech adoption in media and semiconductors through R&D and IP licensing.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Christina Sawyer
Chief People Officer
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