Systems Administrator

Johnson & Johnson; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Salinas, CA is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator. The role backs a resilient candidate with a salary range of $80,000–$126,000 and growth opportunities within a fast-paced tech environment.

You will turn ambiguous requests into measurable outcomes, drive improvements, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration across teams. 5+ years of experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of real-world experience driving outcomes.
• Ability to turn ambiguous requests into measurable results.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep Organization documentation current as the work outpaces it.
• Turn ambiguous Organization requests into shipped, measurable outcomes.
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility.
• Stitch together Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration into one workflow.
• Turn pattern recognition into faster general calls.
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Prioritization plan.
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends.
• Defend Written Communication fundamentals when speed tempts skipping them.

Skills

Relationship Building

Prioritization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Pattern Recognition

5+ years experience

Job description

We need a mid-level Systems Administrator, full stop, and Johnson & Johnson is willing to back the right Resilience person with $80,000 - $126,000 and trust. Count it up: 4 years, $80,000 - $126,000, a general charter, and the kind of Johnson & Johnson growth that compounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep Organization documentation current as the work outpaces it
• Turn ambiguous Organization requests into shipped, measurable outcomes
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility
• Stitch together Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration into one coherent workflow
• Turn 5 of pattern recognition into faster general calls
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Prioritization plan
• Own the follow-through after the general meeting ends
• Defend the Written Communication fundamentals when speed tempts everyone to skip them

What You'll Bring

• Fluency across Relationship Building and Prioritization, with strong opinions on both
• Calm under the entrepreneurial chaos a mid-level role tends to generate
• Judgment seasoned by at least 5 years of real consequences
• Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality
• The self-awareness to know which problems are yours to solve
• Hands-on familiarity with Cross-Functional Collaboration, sharpened by Stakeholder Management side projects

People choose Johnson & Johnson because we pair detail-loving technology with a team that genuinely cares, right here in Salinas. We measure Systems Administrator success by problems solved, not hours logged at your Salinas, CA desk.

We offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $126,000, comprehensive health coverage, and a clear path to grow into senior general work.

This is an open, funded role that we intend to fill in the coming weeks.