System Administrator

Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From consumer vehicle programs with Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to technology partnerships including NVIDIA and Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles.

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Team Overview

Luminar Technologies Inc. is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
System Administrator
to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you'll support and maintain a streamlined, secure, and efficient server and network infrastructure while collaborating on key projects and providing hands-on support to staff across the organization. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and can operate independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Account Management: Create, manage, and maintain user accounts across corporate networks and enterprise applications.
• Server Administration: Configure and manage both Windows and Linux servers in physical and virtualized environments.
• Backup & Recovery: Implement and monitor backup strategies using VEEAM to ensure data integrity and recovery readiness.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine server tasks and system processes.
• Application & License Management: Support enterprise software and maintain compliance with licensing requirements.
• System Maintenance: Perform regular OS and application updates, patches, and health checks.
• Documentation & Training: Create detailed documentation and deliver cross-training sessions for IT staff and end-users.
• Technical Support: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware/software issues—both remotely and on-site.
• Ticketing: Track and document technical work through our Helpdesk system.
• Operational Support: Assist with occasional local travel for deployments or maintenance as needed.
• Maintenance Windows: Handle monthly updates for Windows and Linux servers and be available during emergency or off-hours maintenance windows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with multiple versions of Windows Server OS
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory administration
• Experience with VMware Suite (vSphere, vCenter) for virtualization
• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with SSO platforms, especially Okta
• Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, CIFS, NFS, SSH, SSL, port security, and basic Ethernet setups
• Experience with storage systems and file encryption techniques
• Proven ability to diagnose hardware/software/network issues, including Wi-Fi troubleshooting
• Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Physically capable of lifting and transporting IT hardware (up to 50 lbs.)
• Flexible to work non-standard hours when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS administration
• Experience working in highly dynamic or rapidly scaling environments
• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or other Atlassian tools
• Ability to break down and explain complex technical issues to non-technical users
• High attention to detail and organizational skills

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.