System Administrator III (San Jose)

System Administrator III

About Us

Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq : ADEA) is a technology company known for developing foundational innovations that enable next-generation solutions for the semiconductor and media industries. Adeia is headquartered in San Jose, CA, with approximately 150 employees, primarily in North America. Adeia invents, develops, and licenses fundamental innovations that shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment in an increasingly connected world. From TVs to smartphones, and across all types of entertainment experiences, Adeias technologies allow users to manage content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive, and personal.

Position Summary

The System Administrator III is responsible for managing Adeias critical IT infrastructure, including SaaS platforms, networking, security tools, and endpoint management systems, while driving automation, compliance, and operational excellence. Serving as a senior escalation point for Help Desk support, this role provides advanced troubleshooting and mentorship to improve team efficiency. By collaborating with help desk support, project management, and application engineering teams, the System Administrator III ensures a secure, reliable, and scalable technology environment that safeguards business operations, maximizes technology investments, and supports long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day IT Infrastructure operations, change management processes, system documentation, and support for primary SaaS platforms, including :

• Identity & Access Management : Okta, FastPass and Automated Account Provisioning
• Collaboration & Productivity : Microsoft Office 365 and a limited Google Workplace environment
• Data & Storage : Box Document Sharing, Druva Backup, and NAS servers in lab environments
• Device Management : Intune, Jamf, and LogMeIn Resolve
• Security Platforms : CrowdStrike, Cloudflare WARP, Mimecast, and KnowBe4
• Networking : Meraki switches, access points, and CloudRadius
• Print Services : Papercut cloud print management
• Vendor Management : Internet service providers (ISPs) and SaaS vendors
• Automation : Workato or other middleware for workflow automation

Act as an escalation point for Help Desk issues that cannot be resolved at Level 1(or)2 :

Deploy and manage monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Datadog, Splunk) to ensure proactive system health management

Ensure security and compliance through :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The base compensation range for this hybrid role in San Jose, CA position is $140,000-180,000.

Life @ Adeia :

At Adeia, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and

sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique

differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.

Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock,

and benefits programs reflect that. Adeia supports personal well-being, builds financial

security, and enables employees to share in our collective success.

Rewards include :