SK hynix America

SK hynix America

Sr. Systems Administrator

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$130kDetected 2 days ago
SQLLinuxMachine LearningCiscoNetwork MonitoringLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • This role is responsible for ensuring stable, secure, and compliant IT operations while leading infrastructure projects, audit readiness, and system improvements in alignment with corporate and HQ governance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Manage IT assets, vendor relationships, maintenance contracts, and operational IT costs.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce IT infrastructure policies, standards, and operational procedures in alignment with internal governance requirements.
  • Lead audit readiness and response activities, including evidence collection, remediation planning, and follow-up for HQ-led and internal IT audits.
  • Lead and execute end-to-end infrastructure projects including Exchange upgrades, patch management, archiving, offsite backup management, and ITSM tool implementations.
  • Architect, operate, and maintain VMware-based virtual infrastructure (vSphere on Cisco UCS) and VMware Horizon VDI environments on VxRail, including provisioning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Manage enterprise backup and recovery infrastructure (Avamar and Data Domain), ensuring backup integrity and documented restore procedures.
  • Install, operate, and maintain monitoring and logging platforms (Zabbix, Elastic Stack) to ensure infrastructure visibility and proactive issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with HQ IT teams and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate IT strategy and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related technical field
  • Working knowledge of Linux server administration in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Avamar, Data Domain)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Zabbix and/or Elastic Stack.
  • Experience managing Microsoft 365 environments, including access control, license management, and basic security configurations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and effective communication skills in a global environment.
  • Bilingual Proficiency in English & Korean (Written & Spoken)
  • Fluent in Korean and English (spoken and written).
  • Approximately 5-10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or IT operations (flexible depending on overall skill set).
  • Ability to develop and maintain IT policies, standards, and technical documentation.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a Korean company or semiconductor-related industry is highly preferred.
  • Exposure to IT audit processes, including preparation, response, and remediation activities (formal audit leadership experience is a plus, not mandatory).
  • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere and enterprise server platforms such as Cisco UCS or equivalent
  • experience with VxRail and VDI environments is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Microsoft infrastructure services (Exchange, MSSQL, ETC experience preferred).

Compensation

  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.
  • Pay within the provided range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related skills and experience.
  • Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
  • $90,000 - $130,000 USD

Benefits

  • Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
  • Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
  • We're not just adapting to technological change - we're driving it, with significant investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and eco-friendly solutions and operational practices.

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage and support enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple U.S. branch offices.
  • At SK hynix America, we're at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers.
  • We're looking for innovative minds to join our mission of shaping the future of technology.
  • At SK hynix America, you'll be part of a team that's pioneering breakthrough memory solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability.

Equal opportunity

  • SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  • We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
  • Compensation:
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.
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