Systems Administrator

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues, diagnose root causes, and follow logical steps to resolve technical problems
• Strong commitment to end-user support, with patience, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping internal stakeholders solve daily challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Core software literacy, including a grasp of conditional logic, basic programming concepts, and data flows across connected systems
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring system changes are applied safely and documentation is thorough, clear, and reliable
• Fast learner with high curiosity and strong growth potential, energized by complex problem solving in a dynamic environment
• Deep alignment with our mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy, paired with a genuine passion for solving hard problems
• Familiarity with enterprise software platforms, including Teamcenter (PLM), Designcenter/NX (CAD), Odoo (ERP), Manufacturo/Opcenter (MES), and AVEVA
• Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly processes in a technical environment
• Practical experience writing scripts or database queries (Python, PowerShell, SQL) for task automation or data manipulation
• Working knowledge of web technologies and stylesheets (XML, HTML, CSS) or low-code application development platforms (Mendix)
• Practical experience using Jira for project/task tracking and Confluence for knowledge base documentation
• Previous experience in a technical support, IT service desk, or systems administration role
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting, for extended periods of time
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
• Additional information
• At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for end-user support across enterprise applications, resolving user tickets and performing root-cause analysis to identify and implement solutions
• Manage user onboarding, offboarding, group assignments, and role-based access control across core platforms
• Execute routine technical updates and application maintenance, including modifying workflows, updating UI elements, and editing system configurations
• Author, update, and maintain clear documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical guides to streamline knowledge sharing
• Deliver practical training sessions to onboard new users and educate existing users on best practices and new features
• Audit software license usage to optimize provisioning, while automating routine administrative tasks and reporting
• Assist in user acceptance testing and system validation for new releases, patch updates, and custom feature rollouts
• Monitor and troubleshoot digital thread connections and data flows between enterprise systems