Senior System Administrator

Location: Raanana

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About Us:

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey.

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic team. If you have extensive experience in system administration, deep knowledge of VMware, hands-on expertise with AWS cloud, strong understanding of Azure services, familiarity with security tools, basic networking knowledge, and strong teamwork skills, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage large-scale system architectures across diverse environments, including on-prem servers, corporate systems, and cloud workloads.
Operate, manage, and upgrade complex virtualization environments based on VMware and KVM (Proxmox).
Azure Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and directory synchronization, as well as enterprise MDM solutions such as Microsoft Intune and MobileIron/IVANTI.
Design and implementation: Architect and build cloud infrastructure and services using a variety of AWS & Azure offerings.
Management and maintenance: Maintain and optimize cloud workloads for performance, uptime, and cost.
Ensure system security, compliance, and operational best practices across on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
Drive a heavy automation bias into your solution portfolio. Ensure that the automation you develop, deploy and support is scalable, reliable and well-documented.
Automate system configuration, monitoring, alerting, and maintenance processes.
Collaborate with DevOps, R&D, and Security teams to maintain, expand, and ensure the reliability of the infrastructure for product development.
Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation

Requirements:

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6+ years of proven experience as a Sys Admin in global hi-tech companies.
Proven experience in VMware/Nutanix/KVM is a must.
Proven hands-on experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity lifecycle management, SSO integrations, MFA, Conditional Access, and directory synchronization (Azure AD Connect).
Linux system administration experience.
Strong scripting abilities (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar)
Ability to work under pressure with mission-critical systems.
Familiarity with FortiGate Firewall, VPNs, switches, WiFi , NAC, ZTNA.
Experience managing enterprise MDM solutions such as Microsoft Intune and MobileIron/IVANTI, including device and application management, OS update management, and endpoint security.
Hands-on experience with enterprise backup solutions, including Commvault Metallic for cloud workloads and Veeam/Commvault for on-prem infrastructure.
Business proficiency in written and spoken English.

Soft Skills:

Strong service orientation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and solve problems efficiently.
Team player with excellent time management.

Advantages:

Relevant certifications (e.g. , AWS/Azure Architect, RHCE, CCNA, MSCA).
Advanced networking knowledge: routers, switches, and VPN configuration.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
Experience with high-scale networking environments or telco/cloud infrastructure