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INTRODUCTION
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Function of Position
The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the administration, optimization, and strategic evolution of the organization's Content Management System (CMS), Translation Management System (TMS), and related technologies. This role leads the implementation, maintenance, integration, and continuous improvement of systems, workflows, and processes that support global content development and localization operations.
Working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and external partners, the Senior Systems Administrator gathers and translates business requirements into scalable technology solutions, develops and executes system roadmaps, and drives process automation and operational efficiencies. The role also provides technical leadership in system governance, vendor management, platform integrations, and technology modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, standards, and business objectives.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead the selection, implementation, and maintenance of TMS and CMS-related tools
- Identify and work on continuous improvement of the systems or applications through installations, upgrades, configuration changes, and error management
- Serve as a champion for CMS and TMS technologies across the organization by promoting best practices, identifying new business use cases, and driving enterprise-wide adoption. Partner with business stakeholders to increase platform utilization, expand content and localization capabilities, and maximize the value and return on investment of content and translation technology solutions. Maintain content and translation development workflows as requirements change based on the organizational roadmap and the technology architecture
- Support team members by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified in TMS and CMS
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, IT, and vendors to implement policies and procedures to optimize the content and translation development workflows
- Develop, conduct, and maintain training for TMS and CMS users in the utilization of the CMS and TMS workflows
- Manage the translation workflows and the associated tasks, such as creating and managing the translation glossaries and memories
- Maintain vendor relationships and escalate issues to vendors when necessary
- Follow technology trends and evaluate tooling needs, and recommend potential solutions
- Manage user and group access, adding, removing, and activating users for test and production document bases
- Solicit feedback from users regularly on problems, design, and workflow for continuous improvement and communicate process or tool changes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 3-5 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted instead of a degree.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years working with localization and content management software required
- Solid understanding of Translation Management System technology
- Familiarity with DITA and XML markup language
- Strong experience in implementing software automation solutions for technical content and translation
- Strong experience in industry standards for translation memories and workflow tools
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments concurrently while maintaining high levels of quality and effectiveness
- Experience communicating technical information cross-functionally, including tool training, mentoring, and best practices
- Demonstrated experience in writing scripts
- Excellent collaborative problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global and culturally diverse teams required
- Ability to work well independently and with the team required
- Highly organized, goal-oriented who can work on complex projects and create deliverables with minimal guidance and supervision required
- Experience with medical devices and FDA-regulated environment preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Base Compensation Range Region 1: $157,600 USD - $226,800 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $134,000 USD - $192,800 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Not Remote
Information Technology & Systems
JOB215982
INTRODUCTION
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Function of Position
The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the administration, optimization, and strategic evolution of the organization's Content Management System (CMS), Translation Management System (TMS), and related technologies. This role leads the implementation, maintenance, integration, and continuous improvement of systems, workflows, and processes that support global content development and localization operations.
Working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and external partners, the Senior Systems Administrator gathers and translates business requirements into scalable technology solutions, develops and executes system roadmaps, and drives process automation and operational efficiencies. The role also provides technical leadership in system governance, vendor management, platform integrations, and technology modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, standards, and business objectives.
Essential Job Duties
- Lead the selection, implementation, and maintenance of TMS and CMS-related tools
- Identify and work on continuous improvement of the systems or applications through installations, upgrades, configuration changes, and error management
- Serve as a champion for CMS and TMS technologies across the organization by promoting best practices, identifying new business use cases, and driving enterprise-wide adoption. Partner with business stakeholders to increase platform utilization, expand content and localization capabilities, and maximize the value and return on investment of content and translation technology solutions. Maintain content and translation development workflows as requirements change based on the organizational roadmap and the technology architecture
- Support team members by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified in TMS and CMS
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, IT, and vendors to implement policies and procedures to optimize the content and translation development workflows
- Develop, conduct, and maintain training for TMS and CMS users in the utilization of the CMS and TMS workflows
- Manage the translation workflows and the associated tasks, such as creating and managing the translation glossaries and memories
- Maintain vendor relationships and escalate issues to vendors when necessary
- Follow technology trends and evaluate tooling needs, and recommend potential solutions
- Manage user and group access, adding, removing, and activating users for test and production document bases
- Solicit feedback from users regularly on problems, design, and workflow for continuous improvement and communicate process or tool changes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 3-5 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted instead of a degree.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years working with localization and content management software required
- Solid understanding of Translation Management System technology
- Familiarity with DITA and XML markup language
- Strong experience in implementing software automation solutions for technical content and translation
- Strong experience in industry standards for translation memories and workflow tools
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments concurrently while maintaining high levels of quality and effectiveness
- Experience communicating technical information cross-functionally, including tool training, mentoring, and best practices
- Demonstrated experience in writing scripts
- Excellent collaborative problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global and culturally diverse teams required
- Ability to work well independently and with the team required
- Highly organized, goal-oriented who can work on complex projects and create deliverables with minimal guidance and supervision required
- Experience with medical devices and FDA-regulated environment preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Base Compensation Range Region 1: $157,600 USD - $226,800 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $134,000 USD - $192,800 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
LOCATION
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Not Remote
Information Technology & Systems
JOB215982
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health105
- Transaction Network Services (TNS)25
- NVIDIA20
- Memorial Hermann Health System16
- Kirkland & Ellis15
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software391
- Healthcare & Medical Services283
- Consulting & Professional Services98
- Electronics & Hardware60
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals53
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior systems administrator jobs.
- Five or more years of hands-on systems administration experience in enterprise environments
- Proficiency with Windows Server and Active Directory administration and management
- Experience managing Linux systems including configuration, patching, and user administration
- Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure services
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Systems Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each environment
Senior systems administrator roles split sharply between Windows-heavy shops and Linux-dominant ones. Call out your primary OS environment, the hypervisors you've managed, and the scale you've operated at, whether that's a 50-node network or multi-site enterprise infrastructure.
Lead with certifications employers actually require
CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, and Red Hat certifications appear repeatedly in job postings. List active certs near the top of your resume, not buried in a footnotes section, so recruiters confirm your qualifications in the first pass.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior systems administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight automation and scripting contributions
Hiring managers for senior roles want proof you've reduced manual work. Name the scripts you've written in PowerShell, Python, or Bash and describe what they automated, whether patch deployment, user provisioning, or monitoring alerts, and the time or error-rate impact.
Prepare a structured answer on a major outage
Almost every senior systems administrator interview includes a question about handling a critical failure under pressure. Rehearse one clear story using a situation-action-result structure, covering how you diagnosed the issue, who you communicated with, and what you changed afterward.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base
Senior systems administrator offers often include on-call stipends, certification reimbursement, and training budgets that vary widely between employers. Ask explicitly about each component during the offer stage so you're comparing full packages, not base salaries alone.
Senior Systems Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior systems administrators?
The companies hiring the most senior systems administrators right now include CVS Health, Transaction Network Services (TNS), and NVIDIA, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, defense contractors, and large financial institutions consistently maintain some of the highest ongoing demand for this role.
How many senior systems administrator jobs are remote?
About 29% of senior systems administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the role can be performed through remote management tools and VPN access. Cloud-focused positions and those tied to SaaS or fully virtualized environments tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid flexibility, while roles involving on-premises hardware maintenance typically require more on-site presence.
How do you become a senior systems administrator?
Start by building a strong foundation in networking fundamentals, operating systems, and directory services through entry-level administrator or help desk roles. Progress by taking on broader infrastructure ownership, earning vendor certifications in areas like cloud or virtualization, and demonstrating that you can manage environments with minimal supervision. Most employers expect several years of demonstrated hands-on experience before considering a candidate for a senior designation.
Can you get hired as a senior systems administrator without direct experience at that level?
Yes, if you can demonstrate that your current or previous work matches senior-level scope, even without the title. Employers focus on what you've actually managed: the size of the environment, the complexity of the infrastructure, and whether you've owned projects end-to-end. Document specific systems you administered independently, incidents you led, and any mentorship or cross-functional work you handled to make that case clearly on your resume.
What does the senior systems administrator interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview covering OS administration, networking, and scripting concepts, and at least one round with the hiring manager or infrastructure team. Some employers add a practical component where you walk through a scenario or troubleshoot a simulated problem. Final rounds often include a culture or team fit conversation, and the full process typically runs across several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to senior systems administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to senior systems administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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