System Administrator III
Vaco by Highspring · San Jose, CA · 3 wk ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day IT infrastructure operations, including system performance, maintenance, and change management
- Support and administer key systems and platforms:
- Identity & Access Management: Okta, FastPass, automated provisioning
- Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365, limited Google Workspace
- Data & Storage: Box, Druva backup, NAS systems
- Device Management: Intune, Jamf, LogMeIn Resolve
- Security Tools: CrowdStrike, Cloudflare WARP, Mimecast, KnowBe4
- Networking: Meraki switches, access points, CloudRadius
- Print Services: Papercut cloud print management
- Manage vendor relationships, including ISPs and SaaS providers
- Drive automation initiatives using tools such as Workato or similar platforms
- Act as a senior escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 Help Desk issues
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex technical problems
- Ensure timely resolution of critical incidents with minimal business disruption
- Document issues, resolutions, and system configurations
- Implement and manage monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk) to proactively maintain system health
- Enforce security best practices, including IAM policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Partner with SOC/SIEM teams for incident response and threat management
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, cloud, application engineering) to align IT services with business needs
- Mentor and train Help Desk staff and junior administrators to improve efficiency and technical capabilities
- Lead or contribute to IT projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope
- Promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and process optimization
- Identify and implement improvements in systems, workflows, and automation
- Respond to evolving business and technology needs with flexible, scalable solutions
- Maintain detailed system documentation and operational procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in system administration within hybrid environments
- Strong expertise in:
- Windows and macOS administration
- SaaS platforms (Okta, Office 365, Box, Druva, Intune, Jamf, etc.)
- Networking (Meraki, CloudRadius)
- Endpoint and device management
- Security tools (CrowdStrike, Mimecast, Cloudflare WARP, KnowBe4)
- Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and automation platforms (Workato or similar)
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Datadog and Splunk
- Solid understanding of IT security, IAM, and compliance standards
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team members
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Relevant certifications such as:
- Microsoft 365 / Azure Administrator Associate
- Cisco certifications
- CISSP or similar security certifications
- Experience with:
- Workato Orchestrate or similar platforms
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Zero-trust security models
- Advanced endpoint management (Intune, Jamf)
- Configuring application logging in Splunk Cloud