Job Summary: Systems Administrator (IT & Infrastructure)
- Position Type: Full-time, early-career, hybrid (onsite in Hauppauge, NY)
- Salary: $80K
- Visa: Any visa acceptable
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain company domains, DNS, SSL/TLS certificates, and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Track and manage software/SaaS subscriptions, licenses, renewals, and costs
- Maintain IT asset and inventory records for hardware, software, and licenses
- Provide technical help desk support for laptops, desktops, and peripherals, including onboarding/offboarding
- Administer Microsoft 365 and Azure (Entra ID): user accounts, groups, licenses, MFA, and access management
- Install, configure, and maintain local Windows and/or Linux servers and storage systems
- Support and troubleshoot network infrastructure (firewalls, VPN, switches, wireless)
- Deploy and manage endpoint protection and patching for servers and endpoints
- Review security logs/alerts, escalate issues, and operate security auditing tools
- Manage backups, retention policies, restore tests, and participate in disaster recovery planning
- Collect evidence for security controls (e.g., SOC 2) and assist with audits
- Support engineering team with Azure resource administration and access requests
- Write and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation
- Assist with CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and monitoring under senior guidance
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Required Skills & Experience:
- 2 4 years IT support or systems administration experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills (hardware, software, networking)
- Experience with Microsoft 365 admin and basic Azure/Entra ID management
- Working knowledge of DNS, domains, and SSL certificates
- Windows/Linux server administration experience
- Familiarity with endpoint protection, patching, and backups
- Organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at tracking inventory/licenses
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work
- Eager to learn and expand responsibilities
Nice to Have (Training Provided):
- Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Exposure to Azure cloud, CI/CD tools, or containers (Docker)
- Experience with RMM, firewall administration, or virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)
- Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR)
- IT certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, etc.)
Additional Information:
- Hands-on, growth-oriented role with training and mentorship in security, cloud, and DevOps
- Includes scheduled monthly weekend maintenance for patching/security