Systems Operations and Administrator

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Systems Operations and Administrator (Finance) to help procure, deploy, and manage lab and data-center infrastructure across global sites. You will join a fast-paced team that values problem-solving and reliability, ensuring systems are scalable and ready for engineering use.

The role emphasizes configuring servers, storage, virtualization, and remote-management interfaces, with strong Linux administration, networking, and collaboration across IT, facilities, and engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in technology with enterprise networking and infra experience.
• Strong Linux administration skills and lab experience.
• Experience with server hardware, storage, virtualization, and remote-management tools.
• Solid data-center knowledge: racks, power, cooling, cabling, deployment coordination.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, firewalls.
• Ability to automate tasks using scripting and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure procurement, vendor coordination, inventory tracking, delivery readiness, and hardware lifecycle activities from acquisition through deployment.
• Build, configure, ramp, and maintain computing systems—including servers, workstations, network switches, virtualization platforms, and remote-management interfaces.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance; coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and issue resolution to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, power-on and boot processes, operating systems, software compatibility, network communications, and containers.
• Partner with engineering, IT, facilities, and network teams; maintain runbooks, asset records, rack layouts, cabling documentation, and operational processes.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Scripting

System troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Remote-management tools

Server hardware

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology-and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking a skilled, motivated Systems Operations & Administrator to join our Networking SW group. You will procure, install, operate, and troubleshoot lab and data-center infrastructure, helping ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and ready for engineering use. This dynamic and fast-paced environment will require strong problem-solving skills and system-level debugging expertise, along with effective teamwork among exceptional engineers across NVIDIA's global sites.

Systems Operations and Administrator (Finance)

What you'll be doing:

• Lead infrastructure procurement, vendor coordination, inventory tracking, delivery readiness, and hardware lifecycle activities from acquisition through deployment.
• Build, configure, ramp, and maintain computing systems-including servers, workstations, network switches, virtualization platforms, and remote-management interfaces.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance; coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and issue resolution to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues spanning hardware, firmware, power-on and boot processes, operating systems, software compatibility, network communications, and containers.
• Partner with engineering, IT, facilities, and network teams; maintain runbooks, asset records, rack layouts, cabling documentation, and operational processes.

What we need to see:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in the technology industry, with practical familiarity with enterprise networking standards, protocols, and infrastructure practices.
• Strong Linux administration skills, hands-on lab experience, and experience with server hardware, storage, virtualization, and remote-management tools.
• Solid understanding of data-center infrastructure, including racks, power, cooling, structured cabling, network switches, and coordinating hardware from acquisition to deployment.
• Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and network troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to automate and troubleshoot operational tasks using scripting and generative AI tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience supporting fast-growing engineering labs or large-scale data-center environments.
• Experience with rack build, lab build-outs, capacity planning, and site readiness.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, ticketing, inventory-management, and network-management tools.
• Ability to establish clear, scalable operational processes from evolving requirements.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 112,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 3, and 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.