Senior Systems Administrator

Calix is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our high-performing Product Operations and Engineering team. This role is critical in shaping and delivering infrastructure services that support the development of next-generation networking and SaaS products.RequirementsLead the administration and lifecycle management of core infrastructure technologies including virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM), storage systems, and cloud environments (GCP, Azure).Architect and implement scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions that support engineering and product development.Serve as a subject matter expert in Linux and Windows systems administration, automation, and configuration management.Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of team standards and best practices.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into actionable infrastructure strategies.Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors to enhance infrastructure capabilities.Lead vendor performance reviews and participate in strategic planning for infrastructure investments.Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system health, team productivity, and service quality.Participate in capacity planning, budgeting, and roadmap development for infrastructure services.BenefitsBonus401k MatchingOriginally posted on Himalayas