Lab IT Systems Administrator

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Delart in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support lab infrastructure across multiple R&D labs. You will deploy and patch hosts, manage device provisioning, and build automations to scale operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT systems administration, strong Bash and Python, and experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable lab networks and secure device management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration, lab operations, or similar technical support role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS systems.
• Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting for automations.
• Working knowledge of DHCP, IPv6, DNS, and 802.1x authentication.

Responsibilities

• Own device lifecycle management—deploy, image, configure, and decommission lab hosts across sites.
• Patch lab devices and keep systems current and compliant.
• Triage and resolve lab network issues (DHCP, IP/DHCP, IPv6, 802.1x).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for complex device issues.
• Provision and onboard new devices and networks, monitor health and alerts.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

macOS administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Hyper-V

Ansible

SCCM

Job description

About the job

Delart is home to a team of world-class engineers and project leaders dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced networking technologies, consumer devices, and innovative technology solutions. Trusted by some of the world’s leading technology companies, we deliver highly scalable, mission-critical solutions that power both consumer and business applications globally. Since our founding in 2017, we have been at the forefront of designing cutting-edge networking, telecommunications, and consumer products, while driving end-to-end project execution and creating transformative technology applications.

Join our Lab Operations team supporting multiple R&D labs across the Bay Area. In this skilled IT and systems role, you will keep lab infrastructure running and reliable—deploying and patching lab hosts, serving as the first responder for lab network issues, managing device registration and certificates, and building automations to scale day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Own device lifecycle management—deploy, image, configure, and decommission lab hosts (Linux/Ubuntu/CentOS, Windows, macOS) across multiple lab spaces and buildings.
• Manage OS patching and security updates across lab devices to keep systems current, compliant, and reliable.
• Serve as the first point of contact for lab network issues—triage and resolve connectivity, IP/DHCP, IPv6, and 802.1x authentication problems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partner teams—including network infrastructure, patch management, and network security—to escalate and resolve complex or multi-lab device issues.
• Provision and onboard new devices and networks, including device registration and monitoring of device health and inactive-device alerts.
• Manage certificates on lab hosts, including 802.1x certificate deployment and renewal.
• Build and maintain automations (Bash, Python, and scripting) to streamline device registration, monitoring, and patching workflows.
• Design and deploy a scalable virtual machine solution to expand lab infrastructure and make VMs available to engineering teams.
• Support multiple lab teams and programs as a shared service, coordinating setup and troubleshooting across sites.
• Document lab systems, configurations, and operational processes so they are easily accessible across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field, OR equivalent experience with relevant IT/networking certifications.
• 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration, lab operations, or a similar technical support role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and patching Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), Windows, and macOS systems.
• Proficiency with Bash and Python scripting and building automations for repetitive systems administration workflows.
• Working knowledge of networking (DHCP, IP/IPv6, DNS, 802.1x authentication) sufficient to serve as a first-line troubleshooter.
• Experience deploying, imaging, and managing fleets of lab or end-user devices.
• Familiarity with device provisioning, registration, and certificate management.
• Strong documentation and cross-team coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Red Hat/Linux certifications).
• Experience designing and deploying virtualization / VM infrastructure (VMware, KVM, Proxmox, or Hyper-V) at scale.
• Familiarity with configuration management and fleet patching tools (e.g., Ansible, MDM, SCCM, Chef, or Puppet).
• Experience supporting lab or test environments with mixed hardware and operating-system platforms.

CA Base Pay $75,000 — $110,000 USD

Benefits

Delart provides competitive benefits and compensation across all regions where we operate. In the United States, our benefits package includes premium PPO and HMO medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and a generous paid time off policy.

Delart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.