The impact you'll makeAs an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Administrator, you will play a critical role in enabling Engineering Lab success by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT/OT services. You will support end users in a fast-paced lab environment while ensuring infrastructure, systems, and processes align with Lam standards and business requirements.
This role partners closely with global GIS teams, engineering stakeholders, and vendors to support and continuously improve lab technology, security posture, and operational effectiveness.
What you'll do- Live Lam core values and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration
- Support and execute IT-approved projects and directives aligned to business and engineering needs
- Own day-to-day support and lifecycle management of lab IT/OT infrastructure, including compute, storage, network, cloud, and security technologies
- Serve as the primary IT point of contact for the Engineering Lab, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support and managing escalations
- Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure operational continuity
- Partner with global GIS peers to share best practices and align lab operations across sites
- Monitor system and network performance; proactively identify and resolve reliability, performance, and security issues
- Deploy and support hardware and software using approved Lam and GIS standards and procedures
- Apply GIS and Corporate Change Control processes, including documentation, asset management, and vendor coordination
- Support testing, piloting, and implementation of new technologies in support of evolving lab requirements
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
- Identify and report security or policy non-compliance risks
- Continuously build technical expertise across supported platforms and emerging technologies
- Perform additional duties as business needs require
Technical Skills & Experience Operating Systems & Platforms
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows client OS (10/7/legacy), and Unix/Linux platforms
- Experience with Microsoft RDP, Azure-based VDI, and automation tools
Networking & Connectivity
- Experience managing local and remote connectivity infrastructure
- Strong troubleshooting skills across end-to-end network and access issues
Security & Compliance
- Experience supporting access control, PKI, firewalls, antivirus, and security best practices
- Familiarity with security frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001)
Emerging & Lab Technologies
- Experience supporting OT, IoT, automation, and lab-specific technologies
- Working knowledge of cloud services, storage, robotics, RFID, VR/AR, and lab peripherals (e.g., Zebra devices)
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance
- Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to follow Lam and GIS policies for handling confidential company and customer data
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving IT and lab equipment as required
Minimum Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3
- 5-7+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT environments across multiple technology domains
- Strong customer focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, and vendor teams
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Preferred qualifications- Experience supporting semiconductor, high-tech, or R&D environments
- Hands-on experience working in Engineering Labs or cleanroom environments
- Proven ability to work independently while managing competing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
SalaryCA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $72,000.00 - $170,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
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