Network and System Administrator

Position Overview

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

AMD's NTSG - Network Technology Solutions Group, working on the AMD Pensando DPU technology adopted by some of the industry's largest enterprise and cloud service providers, is seeking a specialized Network and System Administrator. This role is pivotal in improving the reliability of our infrastructure and driving next-generation network operations and system monitoring tools to ensure high availability for our engineering community.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in network and system administration and is adept at communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, update, and maintain hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Implement and manage security measures, including firewalls and access controls, and monitor for potential threats.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, outages, and performance problems.
• Create, manage, and delete user accounts, and set user permissions and access levels.
• Perform regular data backups and ensure the ability to recover systems in case of failure.
• Monitor system performance and capacity to ensure optimal operation.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on hardware and software.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong background in network and system administration to enhance infrastructure reliability.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale network infrastructure with hundreds of systems.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows system administration.
• Knowledge of routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on experience in storage management, including user home directories, storage volumes, and backup solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to communicate effectively.

Benefits & Perks

• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Benefits: AMD benefits at a glance