Northern Base

**Job Title:** Systems Administrator (IT &amp; Infrastructure
need H1B only
**Scope:** This role keeps the organization's IT environment running reliably and securely. You'll own day-to-day administration of our domains, software subscriptions, Microsoft 365/Azure environment, endpoints, and local servers, and you'll support our engineering team with basic DevOps and cloud tasks. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their career who wants to grow. We'll provide training and mentorship across security, cloud, and DevOps**Schedule:** Hybrid, weighted toward onsite presence, with occasional remote flexibility. Includes scheduled monthly weekend maintenance windows for patching and security remediation. **Roles and Responsibilities:** *Domains, Subscriptions &amp; Assets* - Maintain the company's domain portfolio, including registrar accounts, DNS records, SSL/TLS certificates, and email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). Track renewals so nothing expires. - Manage software and SaaS subscriptions: track licenses, owners, renewal dates, and costs; flag unused or duplicate tools; coordinate renewals and cancellations. - Maintain IT asset and inventory records for hardware, software, and licenses. *Systems Administration &amp; Help Desk* - Provide technical support for laptops, desktops, peripherals, and common software, including device setup, imaging, and onboarding/offboarding. - Administer Microsoft 365 and Azure (Entra ID): user accounts, groups, licenses, MFA, and access management. Assist with conditional access and data protection (DLP) policies. - Install, configure, and maintain local servers (Windows and/or Linux), including virtualization, file shares, storage, and server hardware. - Support network infrastructure (firewalls, VPN, switches, wireless) and troubleshoot connectivity issues. *Security* - Deploy and manage endpoint protection and patching across servers and endpoints, following a documented patch schedule and change process. - Review security logs and alerts, escalate issues, and help operate our internal AI-assisted network security auditing tools. - Manage backups, retention policies, and periodic restore tests; support disaster recovery planning. - Collect and maintain evidence for recurring security controls (e.g., SOC 2) and assist with audit requests. *Basic DevOps* - Support the engineering team with Azure resource administration, access requests, and environment housekeeping. - Write and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) to automate routine admin tasks. - Assist with CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and monitoring under the guidance of senior engineers. *Documentation* - Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps so knowledge is shared and repeatable.
**Required Skills &amp; Experience:** - 2–4 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related role. - Solid troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking, including help desk support for laptops and desktops. - Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and basic Azure/Entra ID user and access management. - Working knowledge of DNS, domains, and SSL certificates. - Experience administering Windows and/or Linux servers. - Familiarity with endpoint protection, patch management, and backups. - Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable tracking renewals, licenses, and inventory. - Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work and explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues. - Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities as you grow in the role. **Nice to Have (we'll train on these):** - Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). - Exposure to Azure cloud services, CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), or containers (Docker). - Experience with RMM tools, firewall administration, or virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware). - Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) or audit evidence collection. - Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate / Microsoft 365 Fundamentals.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road

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