IT Systems Administrator

WD-40 Company

. Maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, Azure workloads, and Microsoft 365 services .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining Windows and Linux servers, Azure workloads, and Microsoft 365 services while effectively managing network infrastructure and security practices. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation and capable of collaborating across teams to resolve technical issues and improve service delivery.

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Windows Server ManagementAzure Workload ManagementPowerShell ScriptingNetworking FundamentalsITIL Certification

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Hard Skills

Windows ServerLinuxAzureMicrosoft 365TCP/IPDNSDHCPVirtualizationBackup ManagementMonitoring Tools

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Service Desk ToolsFirewallsVPNLANWANWi-Fi

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL CertificationTechnical Certifications

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ManagementChange ManagementAudit PracticesVulnerability RemediationAccess Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, Azure workloads, and Microsoft 365 services
Monitor alerts and proactively address infrastructure issues
Support LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, DNS, and DHCP across sites and remote team members
Work with the network engineer, carriers, and vendors to restore dropped circuits
Resolve Service Desk escalations and investigate recurring issues to identify root causes
Teach the Service Desk how to resolve recurring technical issues
Perform patching, vulnerability remediation, maintenance, backups, restore-readiness, access and licensing management, and audit/SOX evidence collection
Write and adapt PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive work
Create and maintain runbooks, diagrams, asset records, and knowledge articles
Collaborate with senior engineers, Service Desk, Cybersecurity, Applications, Data & Analytics, vendors, and carriers
Participate in vendor calls, global projects, and occasional after-hours work

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years in IT, with hands-on infrastructure work
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls)
Experience with Linux, virtualization, endpoint management, backup, and monitoring tools is a plus
Experience working within ITIL/change management, security, and audit practices
PowerShell scripting skills, including writing scripts from scratch and adapting existing scripts
Ability to explain technical problems clearly and calmly to non-technical colleagues
Curiosity about root causes and comfort with routine infrastructure work
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
Technical certifications and ITIL certification are a plus
US work authorization required; visa sponsorship not available
Flexibility for occasional after-hours work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contributions are acknowledged and rewarded
Learning-based culture
Global employee engagement and belonging culture
Inclusion culture where individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging