The Role
Provide day-to-day IT system administration and help desk support: manage Microsoft 365, desktops (Windows/Linux/macOS), LAN and server infrastructure, maintain hardware/software inventory, support cloud business apps, coordinate FabOps testing, liaise with vendors, and ensure consistent system performance and improvements.
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Summary:
Atomica is a U.S.-based microfabrication foundry that builds advanced platforms for AI hardware, photonics, sensors, MEMS, and biotechnology devices. Atomica supports customers developing AI optical connectivity, AI optical source integration, photonic integration, thermal microstructures, physical AI sensors, MEMS optical control systems, and biotechnology microdevices with rapid prototyping and scalable production.
Atomica is seeking a System Administrator to support and maintain the enterprise’s systems, software, and network infrastructure, while managing day-to-day help desk operations. As part of Atomica’s aggressive adoption of AI, this role will use AI-enabled tools to improve technical support, automate routine administration, accelerate problem resolution, and identify opportunities to increase employee productivity. This role requires hands-on experience with desktop administration, network systems, and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer-focused, comfortable adopting emerging technologies, and capable of delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT support in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Objectives:
- Administer Microsoft 365 services, including user access, security settings, and application management.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop systems running Windows
- Provide system support for local area networks (LAN) and manage related infrastructure.
- Maintain IT hardware, software, and service inventory across the organization.
- Manage internal help desk operations and coordinate with external IT service providers as needed.
- Support cloud-based business applications (e.g., CRM, ERP) in collaboration with stakeholders.
- FabOps alpha testing, issue reporting, and user coordination
- Assist with server and infrastructure configuration to support enterprise operations.
- Ensure consistent system performance and contribute to ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts.
Capabilities:
- 2+ years of experience in IT systems support or administration.
- Laptop, desktop, printer, mobile-device configuration
- Microsoft Windows and MS 365 administration
- Microsoft Azure, React, MS.NET, C#, SQL, Github, Power BI
- AI-assisted software development; problem solving with AI tools
Compensation:
$75,000-85,000
Why work with us?
Atomica is changing the world. Working at Atomica is truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to impact groundbreaking technology while living in paradise. Your contributions to our MEMS technology will drive innovation, solve the great problems of our time and directly impact the lives of people across the globe.
Life in Santa Barbara:
Want to live in paradise? Life in Santa Barbara is just that. Atomica is sandwiched between the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains and the pristine Central California coastline. Within 5-minutes from the office, you will find rich local culture, world class schools, airport for convenient travel, festivals, and excellent options to wine and dine.
We have had employees move from all over the country and say life has never been better!
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in IT systems support or administration
- Microsoft 365 administration and desktop environment support
- Familiarity with Active Directory
- Experience with Dell hardware and HP/Cisco networking equipment
- Proficiency with documentation tools: PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel
- Strong communication skills and customer service mindset
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams
- Cisco CCNA, CompTIA, or ITIL Foundation certification
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
- Microsoft Desktop Associate certification
- Exposure to cloud platforms and backup/disaster recovery solutions
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The Company
What We Do
Atomica Corp. unleashes the power of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) to help solve the great problems of our time. Utilizing a uniquely collaborative approach to development and manufacturing, it partners with innovative companies to deliver breakthrough MEMS-based solutions in cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, genomics, 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Atomica is the largest MEMS foundry in the USA, serving customers from its 130,000 square foot manufacturing campus (with a 30,000 square foot class 100 clean room) in Santa Barbara, California. The company is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. Its extensive experience spans the full spectrum of MEMS, including photonics, sensors, microfluidic biochips, and other micro components
