Systems Administrator (DevOps)

Responsibilities

• Modernize and standardize infrastructure across a Windows-centric environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for system administration and access management.
• Improve Active Directory management, including automated group assignments and role-based access controls.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and shell scripts to streamline operational tasks and deployments.
• Support CI/CD initiatives and deployment automation using TeamCity and related tools.
• Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability capabilities across infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, help desk personnel, and engineering teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Aid in establishing best practices around version control, change management, documentation, and deployment processes.
• Participate in infrastructure planning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews.
• Evaluate and implement solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and security while minimizing operational risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, DevOps, or a related role.
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and automation.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience automating infrastructure and operational processes.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of infrastructure monitoring, system health management, and production support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production changes while minimizing business risk.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure security tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike.
• Knowledge of Docker containers and Linux administration.
• Experience with TeamCity or other CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with Meraki networking equipment, including firewalls, switches, routers, and access points.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, VMware, or Proxmox.
• Experience modernizing legacy infrastructure environments.
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code and automation best practices.