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IT Systems Administrator (Japanese Bilingual)

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Employment Type: Perm Job Number: 25820 Remote Options: Hybrid

Job Description

IT Systems Administrator
Pay Range: $100k to $120k

JOB SUMMARY

Our semiconductor client is seeking a hybrid IT Systems Administer for a full time position. The role requires this individual to be fully bilingual Japanese. In addition, the position is onsite 4 days onsite in Santa Clara and 1 day remote.

The IT Systems Administrator plays a pivotal role in delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing IT services. This hands-on role blends end-user support, infrastructure administration, security operations, and site ownership, ensuring operational excellence across multiple IT domains. You will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, act as the primary on-site IT owner, and drive continuous improvement using Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and best-in-class tools.


IT Service Delivery & Support
  • Deliver efficient, high-quality IT services aligned with business needs and SLAs
  • Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction through proactive support and clear communication
  • Provide Smart Hands support: hardware installs, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance
  • Provide technical assistance to staff, troubleshoot issues, and train employees on IT and security best practices.

Facilities Oversight
  • Serve as the primary IT point of contact for the physical offices
  • Assume full ownership of all site-specific IT operations, assets, and performance
  • Coordinate with  IT teams to ensure seamless site integration and uptime

Cloud & Endpoint Administration
  • Administer Office 365 suite (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
  • Manage Microsoft Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), Security Center, and Purview
  • Deploy and manage Windows devices via Microsoft Autopilot
  • Administer Jamf Pro for iOS fleet management, security, and compliance
  • Support and optimize iOS and Windows environments for engineering productivity

Security Operations & Incident Response
  • Oversee cybersecurity measures including firewalls, intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and patch management.
  • Monitor Security Operations Center (SOC) alerts using SIEM and Microsoft Defender
  • Perform Tier 1 / Tier 2 incident response: investigate, contain, mitigate, and document security events
  • Administer and monitor access control systems, CCTV, alarm systems, and badge management.
  • Protect sensitive IP, design data, and semiconductor R&D assets

System & Infrastructure Administration
  • Maintain servers, networks, storage, and critical applications
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Support engineering tools, EDA software environments, and design workflows

Enterprise Application Management
  • Maintain secure internal websites and intranet platforms using modern web technologies
  • Manage and maintain 3rd-party applications, ensuring stability, updates, and integration with core systems
  • Manage enterprise applications with scalable architecture, multilingual UI support, and secure access controls

IT Service Management (ITSM) & Governance
  • Implement and manage ITSM processes (incident, problem, change, request) using tools like Zendesk
  • Apply ITIL v4 best practices to streamline service delivery and maturity
  • Track KPIs, generate reports, and drive service improvement plans (SIPs)

Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures
  • Identify automation opportunities, process gaps, and efficiency gains
  • Champion adoption of industry best practices and emerging technologies

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills
  • Microsoft 365 Administration: Intune, Entra ID, Autopilot, Security Center, Purview
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM): Jamf Pro administration support
  • Operating Systems: Deep expertise in Windows 11 and iOS
  • Security Tools: SIEM, EDR (Defender), incident response workflows
  • Networking Basics: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, Wi-Fi troubleshooting
  • ITSM Platforms: Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira, or similar
  • Web & Application Development:
    • Proficiency in Pleasanter customization, REST APIs, and workflow automation
    • Secure internal web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, .NET, or similar)
    • 3rd-party application integration and lifecycle management
    • Scalable, multilingual enterprise app architecture
  • Scripting/Automation (preferred): PowerShell, Bash, Python, or JAMF API

Certifications (preferred)
  • Microsoft: MD-102, AZ-104
  • CompTIA: Security+ (SY0-701), CySA+ (CS0-003)
  • Apple: Jamf Certified Admin or Jamf Certified Expert
  • ITIL 4 Foundation



Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor) or semiconductor metrology workflows
  • Familiarity with zero-trust security models and IP protection
  • Background in regulated environments (SOX, NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) or configuration management
  • Hands-on experience with Pleasanter
  • Proven ability to deliver multilingual, user-friendly internal tools for global teams

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5+ years in IT systems administration with a focus on end-user support, security, and cloud/endpoint management
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor, hardware design, or field service-heavy environments (preferred)
  • Proven track record in site-level IT ownership and cross-team collaboration

 

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