Jobs · Information Technology · California

System Administrator - Level 4

Sophia Space · Pasadena, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain internal IT infrastructure, endpoints, and corporate services across the organization.
  • Own and improve onboarding/offboarding workflows, including identity provisioning and access lifecycle management.
  • Provision and maintain macOS, Windows, and Linux systems for engineering teams.
  • Define and maintain standardized workstation configurations across software, avionics, and hardware teams.
  • Manage hardware lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, tracking, and inventory.
  • Administer identity and access systems (SSO, SAML, SCIM, MFA, RBAC, VPN access).
  • Manage MDM and device enrollment systems (e.g., Apple Business Manager, endpoint compliance tools).
  • Support secure remote access infrastructure and workflows for distributed teams.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot office and lab networking systems (Wi-Fi, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, segmentation).
  • Resolve operational issues across endpoints, SaaS platforms, networking, and infrastructure systems.
  • Develop and maintain IT documentation, runbooks, onboarding procedures, and operational standards.
  • Support implementation of security controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
  • Maintain operational records and asset inventories supporting audit readiness and compliance.
  • Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency, security posture, and scalability.
  • Automate repetitive workflows and improve infrastructure reliability and usability.
  • Partner with engineering leadership to minimize interruptions and improve developer productivity.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure, or operations roles.
  • Strong experience with identity and access systems (SSO, SAML, SCIM, MFA, RBAC).
  • Experience with endpoint management and MDM platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoints, networking, SaaS, and infrastructure systems.
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VPNs, VLANs, Wi-Fi, routing, firewalls).
  • Experience supporting engineering or technical teams.
  • Ability to operate independently and drive improvements with minimal oversight.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to balance security, usability, and scalability.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with Google Workspace administration.
  • Experience with Apple Business Manager and MDM workflows.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
  • Experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar frameworks.
  • Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Experience scaling IT systems in startup or high-growth environments.
  • Experience supporting hardware labs or mixed office/lab environments.
  • Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or regulated environments.

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