Lead System Administrator

Braze

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$111,000–$174,000 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $142k
$101k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $129,556–$184,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $157k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Braze

Braze is a leading cloud-based customer engagement platform that enables brands to foster human connection with consumers through interactive, real-time, cross-channel marketing.

Braze currently has 108 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $149,000–$234,000 across 107 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead System Administrator

Lead System Administrator The Lead System Administrator serves as a critical technical escalation point for the Service Desk while ensuring the reliability, security, and operational excellence of core IT services. This role involves leading incident response, performing root cause analysis, and proactively improving systems through automation and process improvements. The successful candidate will manage infrastructure for tools including Google Workspace, Slack, Okta, Zscaler, and Iru, while providing Tier 3 support for macOS, hardware, and networking issues. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Bash, Python, or Ruby for scripting; experience with Jira, Git, and GAM; and knowledge of virtualization in AWS or VMware environments. The role focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by maintaining high-availability systems, managing vendor relationships, and implementing security remediations across various SaaS platforms to ensure seamless business continuity and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point to resolve complex issues from the Service Desk.
  • Manage the maintenance, configuration, availability, and business continuity of core IT services.
  • Lead incident management for service outages and security incidents while ensuring clear communication.
  • Identify recurring system issues and implement long-term automated solutions and process improvements.
  • Provide advanced technical support for Google Workspace, Zscaler, macOS, networking, and Okta.
  • Develop and maintain custom scripts or applications to improve system efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Create and maintain internal IT documentation and contribute to the company Knowledge Base.
  • Manage vendor relationships and mentor team members on IT best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Experience supporting SaaS platforms including Google Workspace, Slack, Okta, Iru, and other enterprise IT services.
  • Knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments such as AWS, VMware, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, and/or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Git, and GAM.
  • Strong networking fundamentals including familiarity with the OSI model.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and improving IT services.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle principles.
  • ITIL Foundation (or higher) certification (preferred); experience managing cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (preferred).

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