Lab IT Systems Administrator: Automation & VM Scaling

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

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.