Systems Administrator

SK hynix America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health insurance at no employee cost

Paid day off: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays

Paid Parental Leave Program

401(k) Matching

Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year

Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities

Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in San Jose seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to manage corporate IT infrastructure across multiple offices. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in systems administration, fluent bilingual skills in Korean and English, and strong problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include managing IT assets, leading support operations, and ensuring compliance with internal governance. This position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $90,000 – $130,000.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or IT operations.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Cisco UCS.
• Exposure to IT audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT assets and vendor relationships across U.S. locations.
• Provide escalation-level support and coordinate troubleshooting.
• Lead audit readiness and implement IT policies.

Skills

Fluent in Korean

Fluent in English

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

Cisco UCS

Avamar

Elastic Stack

Zabbix

Job description

About SK hynix America

At SK hynix America, we are at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of mobile technology, empowering cloud computing, and pioneering future technologies. Our cutting‑edge memory technologies are essential in today’s most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage and support enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple U.S. branch offices. This role ensures 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.
• Provide escalation‑level infrastructure and end‑user support across multiple U.S. branch offices, coordinating remote troubleshooting and on‑site engineer dispatch as needed.
• 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.
• Administer Windows Server and Linux operating system environments, including Active Directory, Exchange, RMS, MIM, WSUS, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Manage enterprise backup and recovery infrastructure (Avamar and Data Domain), ensuring backup integrity and documented restore procedures.
• Administer Microsoft 365 tenant environments, including user lifecycle management, license management, role‑based access control, and security configuration.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related technical field.
• 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).
• Experience working in a Korean company or semiconductor‑related industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain IT policies, standards, and technical documentation.
• 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. preferred).
• 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.

Benefits

• Top‑tier health insurance at no employee cost.
• Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 401(k) Matching.
• Educational reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities.
• Free Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SK hynix America 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. 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.

Pay Range: $90,000 – $130,000 USD