IT Systems Administrator

SpecterOps

. Design, deploy, administer, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments, with a strong focus on systems administration, security compliance, and operational automation. Proficient in administering Microsoft 365 services and implementing AI solutions to enhance IT operations.

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Cloud Infrastructure ManagementWindows Server AdministrationMicrosoft Intune ManagementEntra ID AdministrationScripting in PowerShell or Python

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Hard Skills

Windows Server AdministrationActive DirectoryAzure Cloud InfrastructureAWS Cloud InfrastructureMicrosoft IntuneEntra IDPowerShell ScriptingPython ScriptingEndpoint Security ToolsITIL Practices

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingProfessional CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Exchange OnlineSharePointOneDriveTeamsPower AutomateMicrosoft DefenderEDR

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationsMicrosoft CertificationsITIL Foundation Certification

Industry Keywords

ISO 27001SOC 2Change Advisory BoardIT Asset ManagementSLA/OLA Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSITSMLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, administer, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments
Manage and maintain servers, networking, storage, and SaaS platforms; monitor performance and availability
Perform patching, backup verification, health checks, and Azure/AWS cloud infrastructure tasks
Administer Entra ID groups, roles, service principals, Conditional Access, MFA, password reset, and identity lifecycle automation
Manage Intune compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployments, Windows Autopilot, macOS enrollment, and mobile device management
Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, SaaS access policies, and Microsoft 365 licensing
Implement and administer AI solutions, including platform deployment, MCP server connections, and enterprise integrations
Administer endpoint security tools, support vulnerability remediation, and collect audit evidence for ISO 27001 and SOC 2
Resolve complex Tier 2/3 infrastructure escalations and develop escalation playbooks and operational runbooks
Mentor Associate Systems Administrators and contribute to SLA/OLA monitoring
Participate in CAB processes, maintain the ITAM database, and contribute to problem management investigations
Write PowerShell or Python scripts, automate onboarding/offboarding, and build Power Automate flows
Respond to infrastructure and service incidents, conduct root cause analysis, prepare post-incident reports, and support on-call coverage
Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and IT asset/configuration documentation
Execute quarterly IT operational plans and team OKRs and contribute to cross-functional projects
Report directly to the Director of Information Technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we currently do not sponsor immigration visas
4+ years of progressive IT experience, including 2+ years in a systems administration role
Hands-on experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Linux, along with core infrastructure components such as servers, networking, and storage
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure tasks (VMs, storage, networking) in Azure and/or AWS, and administering SaaS platforms for performance and availability
Proficiency administering Entra ID (Azure AD), including dynamic/assigned groups, roles, service principals, Conditional Access policies, MFA enrollment, and self-service password reset
Experience managing Microsoft Intune device compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployments, and Windows Autopilot/macOS enrollment workflows
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
Familiarity administering endpoint security tools (Microsoft Defender, EDR) and supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and compliance evidence collection (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Experience with ITIL-based ITSM practices, including participation in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes and IT asset management (ITAM) database maintenance
Scripting ability in PowerShell or Python for operational automation, and experience building low-code workflows (e.g., Power Automate) for service request processing
Ability to work independently with limited direction while collaborating with managers on prioritization
Consistently professional verbal and written communicator, able to present complex technical topics in accessible terms to non-technical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues and propose effective solutions within the function
Willingness to contribute to an on-call rotation and act as a technical responder for infrastructure and service incidents
AWS certifications and Microsoft certifications are nice to haves, not required
ITIL Foundation certification is a nice to have, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
Flexible time off policy
13 paid holidays annually
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Stock Options & semi-annual bonuses
Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office
$500 annual home office allowance after first year
$1,800 annual cell phone and internet reimbursement
$5,000 annual professional development allowance
$5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
$1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
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