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# Senior System Administrator (Endpoint & SaaS) at Inductive Automation LLC

- **Company:** Inductive Automation LLC
- **Location:** Folsom, CA
- **Compensation:** $115k–$130k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/inductive-automation-llc/ed50a0be-2fdc-44ef-ab83-b5212d9ec925

## Job description

Job Description

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting our Information Technology infrastructure. They work closely with various cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system performance, security and reliability, contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.

P03-Senior (Career Level): Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. This is a full-time role with on-site and hybrid opportunities available.

## Responsibilities

- Administering, installing, and troubleshooting a variety of operating systems
- Performing systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance
- Scheduling, installing, and testing system software upgrades
- Configuring software and resolving technical problems
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring the reliability and availability of critical services
- Managing user accounts, permissions and access controls in accordance with security policies
- Developing and maintaining documentation for system configurations, processes and procedures
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and troubleshooting
- Providing mentorship to junior system administrators
- Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance system performance
- Assisting in developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures
- Administer endpoint management / MDM platforms (e.g., Intune, JAMF, Kandji) for configuration, patching, and policy enforcement
- Plan and execute OS upgrade cycles and recurring patch management across the fleet
- Administer SaaS applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, productivity and collaboration tools)

## Requirements

- 4-7 years of experience in IT (system, network, or database administration)
- Strong knowledge of Linux, Windows, or MacOS
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (Intune, JAMF, Ansible, etc)
- Working knowledge of virtualization and containers (VMware, Proxmox, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
- Knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
- System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
- Must be able to come into the office as needed
- Hands-on experience administering Windows and macOS endpoints in a production environment
- Strong working knowledge of MDM/UEM tooling (Intune, JAMF, Kandji, or similar)
- Experience administering an identity provider and SSO (Okta, Entra ID / Azure AD) and SCIM provisioning
- Experience administering SaaS platforms (Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, etc.)

## ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

WHY CHOOSE INDUCTIVE AUTOMATION?

Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.

The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.

## BENEFITS AND PERKS

- 100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program
- World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball
- Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire

## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us.

Inductive Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.

## About Inductive Automation LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Inductive Automation creates industrial software, primarily the Ignition platform, that empowers organizations to rapidly build SCADA, IIoT, and MES applications by removing technological and economic barriers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Folsom, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Steve Hechtman

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Industrial Automation Software, SCADA, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- **Target customers**: B2B; primarily industrial organizations, systems integrators, and Fortune 100 companies across manufacturing, energy, food & beverage, and other industrial sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To create industrial software that empowers our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles.” [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **[Ignition® Platform](https://inductiveautomation.com/)**: A powerful, integrated development environment (IDE) for creating industrial applications. It is a database-centric, web-deployed, 100% cross-platform, unified HMI, SCADA, and MES solution. It serves as the core product, enabling digital transformation across industrial operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, bootstrapped company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$20.5M** (per LinkedIn, likely a third-party estimate). Headcount is **312 employees** (+22.7% YoY growth, +77 people). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inductive-automation)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped (no external venture capital). Partners with a large ecosystem of systems integrators and technology partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth of 22.7% year-over-year. Ignition is used by “Fortune 100 companies” and has installations in countries around the world. The company has been profitable and growing organically for over 20 years.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Bootstrapped & Independent**: Unlike many competitors, Inductive Automation is 100% privately held and bootstrapped, allowing for long-term product vision without pressure from outside investors.
- **Unique Licensing Model**: Ignition’s licensing is based on server connections rather than per-tag pricing, which is a major differentiator in the expensive SCADA market.
- **Web-Deployed & Cross-Platform**: Ignition was the first industrial platform to be fully web-deployed and cross-platform, making it highly scalable and modern compared to legacy solutions.
- **Strong Integrator Community**: Deep relationships with the control system integrator community create a powerful distribution and support network.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Innovation**: Continuously expanding Ignition’s capabilities beyond SCADA into MES, IIoT, and other industrial applications.
- **Ecosystem Development**: Cultivating relationships with universities, partners, and the broader developer community to drive adoption and talent pipeline.
- **Global Expansion**: Growing international presence, with a reported presence in Australia and other markets.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & People**: The company emphasizes a highly collaborative, supportive, and talented team. Core values include collaboration, innovation, positive change, and fun. [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
- **Work Model**: Offers both beautiful office space in Folsom, CA, and the option to work remotely for some positions. [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
- **Career Development**: Features a “Technical Pathways Program” that supports career progression from entry-level roles (e.g., Software Technical Analyst) into more advanced positions.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Full health coverage for employees, state park passes, social events, and a unique culture that fosters individual development and service.
- **Engineering Focus**: The Software Engineering team is a core division, and the work involves designing and improving a complex, high-impact industrial software platform.
- **Important Note**: The company is currently unable to offer employment for individuals located outside the United States or those requiring visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B). [inductiveautomation.com](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Inductive Automation About Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/)
2. [Inductive Automation Careers Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/careers/)
3. [Inductive Automation Leadership Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/about/who-we-are)
4. [Inductive Automation LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inductive-automation)
5. [Inductive Automation Product Page](https://inductiveautomation.com/)

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