Senior Systems Administrator – Life Sciences IT (macOS/Windows)

Slipstream Life Sciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Life insurance/LTD

Discretionary PTO

Job summary

Slipstream Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to hands-on support both macOS and Windows environments, manage servers, backups, and scripting, and provide daily end-user assistance. This role is on-site at the South San Francisco location and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

You will implement automation, monitor backup systems (Veeam, NAS, S3), and maintain documentation while collaborating with the IT/infrastructure team to keep systems secure and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting macOS and Windows environments.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience administering server environments.
• Experience with backup and storage technologies: Veeam, NAS, and S3.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-service skills.
• On-site full-time at the South San Francisco location.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site IT support across mixed macOS and Windows environments, including hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
• Administer and maintain server infrastructure, including day-to-day monitoring and maintenance.
• Manage and monitor backup systems, including Veeam, NAS, and S3-based storage.
• Write and maintain scripts to automate routine IT tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Deploy, configure, and support end-user laptops and desktops.
• Escalate and resolve issues beyond tier-1 support, partnering with the broader IT/infrastructure team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and support procedures.

Skills

macOS

Windows

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Server administration

Backup and storage

Tools

Veeam

NAS

S3

Job description

Slipstream Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to hands-on support both macOS and Windows environments, manage servers, backups, and scripting, and provide daily end-user assistance. This role is on-site at the South San Francisco location and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

You will implement automation, monitor backup systems (Veeam, NAS, S3), and maintain documentation while collaborating with the IT/infrastructure team to keep systems secure and