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Lead System Administrator
Braze INC · 🇺🇸 New York City
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 16 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Braze INC
The US Department of Labor certified 16 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 4 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to act as the technical escalation point for our Service Desk and to own the reliability, security, and operational excellence of our IT services. In this role, you will lead incident response, perform deep root cause analysis, and proactively improve systems through automation and process improvements. You will also serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across multiple IT domains. Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary escalation point for the Service Desk to investigate and resolve complex technical issues • Own the maintenance, configuration, availability, and business continuity of core IT services • Act as Incident Manager or partner closely with Incident Management during service outages, and security incidents, ensuring clear and timely communication to the business • Identify recurring issues, define corrective actions, and implement long-term solutions • Provide advanced support for Google Workspace, including email delivery, permissions, security issues, and service integrations • Support escalated issues across Zscaler, macOS, networking, Google Workspace, and Okta • Troubleshoot and maintain integrations of IT SaaS such as; Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zscaler and Iru • Serve as Tier 3 support for macOS, hardware, and network-related issues • Design, write, and maintain custom scripts or applications to improve system efficiency and reduce manual effort • Create and maintain IT documentation and contribute to the Knowledge Base • Manage vendor relationships for IT services and tools • Investigate and remediate security-related issues across Gmail, Slack, and Okta • Mentor team members and promote IT best practices across the organization WHO YOU ARE • A hands-on problem solver who takes ownership and strives for operational excellence • Experienced in supporting SaaS platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Okta, Iru, and other enterprise IT services, including API-based administration • Knowledgeable in virtualization and cloud environments (AWS, VMware, or equivalent) • Proficient in scripting and automation using tools such as Bash, Python, and/or Ruby • Comfortable using tools such as Jira, Git, and GAM • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and improving IT services • Strong understanding of IT operations best practices, including security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery • Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing work based on impact and urgency • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong networking fundamentals, including familiarity with the OSI model • Familiar with software development lifecycle principle