System Engineer

System Administrator

About us

Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LAZR) is transforming automotive safety and autonomy by delivering the only lidar and associated software that meets the industry’s stringent performance, safety, and economic requirements. Luminar has rapidly gained over 50 industry partners, including a majority of the top global automotive OEMs. In 2020, Luminar signed the industry’s first production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars, which now expects to make Luminar’s technology part of the standard safety package on their next generation electric SUV. Additional customer wins include Mercedes, SAIC, Daimler Truck AG, Intel’s Mobileye, Pony.ai and Airbus UpNext. Founded in 2012, Luminar employs approximately 400 with offices in Palo Alto, Orlando, Colorado Springs, Detroit, Bangalore and Munich.

For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com

About the role:

Luminar Technologies is currently seeking a System Administrator to join our team. The System Administrator will work with the current system administration team performing day-to-day tasks to maintain a lean and efficient server and network infrastructure while collaborating on special projects and also provide support/assistance to Luminar current staff. This individual will require strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills and abilities. We are looking for a full-time candidate who is eager to learn, reliable, ready and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction. 

          Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain user accounts for corporate networks and applications.
• Configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers in physical and virtualized
  environments.
• Setup and maintain server backup routines using VEEAM backup solution.
• Automate server processes/routines.
• Maintain and support IT applications and licensing.
• Perform routine OS and application upgrades.
• Document IT processes and procedures and deliver cross-training to IT staff and end-
  users.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues for end-user software applications, both on-
  site and remotely.
• Document work done in Helpdesk ticketing system.
• Occasional short-distance travel may be necessary.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

  Requirements

• Associate degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related
  field (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience administering Windows Server.
• Experience administering Windows Active Directory.
• Experience administering virtual hosts using VMWare Suite (vSphere and vCenter).
• Experience with scripting with PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
• Experience implementing and supporting SSO solutions, such as Okta.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts such as: TCP/IP protocol stack, DNS,
  DHCP, CIFS, NFS, SSH, SSL, port security, and Ethernet patching.
• Understanding storage solutions and file encryption methodology.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic network issues,
  including wireless.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible hours and the ability to be on call or work non-standard hours during
  emergencies and maintenance windows.
• Ability to comfortably lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Last updated on Jun 12, 2023