IT Systems Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, manage, maintain, and enhance infrastructure, services, and applications across AWS, SaaS, and on-premises settings.

• Administer and support Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, DNS, DHCP, file services, identity management, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations.

• Develop, sustain, and refine automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, PowerShell, or similar technologies.

• Monitor system health, performance, security, and availability; investigate and resolve intricate infrastructure, cloud, identity, and application issues.

• Implement and uphold security controls, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and least-privilege access practices.

• Provide technical support for critical enterprise applications and collaborate with business stakeholders and software vendors on operations, integrations, upgrades, and implementations.

• Engage in change management activities and support application and infrastructure deployments, migrations, testing, upgrades, and production changes.

• Create and sustain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and knowledge base articles.

• Offer technical guidance and knowledge sharing to employees and junior IT personnel.

• Execute other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience as a Systems Administrator, Cloud Administrator, Site Reliability Engineer, or a similar role in a complex enterprise environment.

• Strong experience in administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 services, identity management, and SSO integrations.

• Proficient knowledge of Linux server administration in AWS and hybrid-cloud environments.

• Proven experience in managing AWS infrastructure, encompassing EC2, IAM, VPC, Route 53, Systems Manager, FSx, CloudWatch, and related AWS technologies.

• Solid scripting and automation experience with PowerShell and AWS CLI.

• Experience in supporting SaaS, cloud-native, hybrid-cloud, and on-premises applications and infrastructure.

• Working knowledge of networking, databases, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery concepts.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, patch management, and security best practices.

• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid infrastructure administration principles, including AWS, Microsoft, SaaS, and on-premises environments.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, scripting, and systems automation practices.

• Understanding of identity and access management principles, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On, and least-privilege access.

• Capability to monitor and evaluate system health, performance, availability, and capacity across enterprise infrastructure and services.

• Knowledge of change management practices related to infrastructure and application deployments, migrations, upgrades, and production changes.

• Ability to support and coordinate application integrations, implementations, and upgrades with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors.

• Skill in developing and maintaining technical standards, procedures, and system administration documentation.

• Ability to provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to employees and less-experienced IT staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• 8+ years of overall IT experience is preferred.

• Experience with Terraform and Ansible is preferred.

• Nutanix AHV administration experience is preferred.

• Advanced Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience is preferred.

• Experience in supporting application integrations, APIs, SQL databases, and reporting platforms is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with software vendors during upgrades, implementations, and troubleshooting efforts is preferred.

• Experience in supporting engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or quality-focused organizations is preferred.

• Experience in high-growth organizations undergoing technology transformation is preferred.

• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup is preferred.

• Occasionally requires working on weekends.

• Occasionally requires extended hours for system maintenance, deployments, upgrades, and critical incidents.

• Some travel may be required, up to 5%.

• Authorization by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information is required to work in the facility.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.

• Paid vacation.

• 401(k).

• Pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).