Senior IT Systems Administrator - Remote

Overview

SpecterOps is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT System Administrator to join our internal corporate IT team. The Senior IT System Administrator is responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational mindset, excels in fast-paced, security-conscious research environments. This role reports directly to the Director of Information Technology.

This is an individual contributor role best suited for an experienced and certified IT professional who can work both independently and as part of a team, while collaborating cross-functionally with Security, Compliance, Engineering, and other business operations teams to achieve company-wide goals.

In Short

• Architect, design, and maintain enterprise infrastructure across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments.
• Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for systems architecture.
• Partner closely with the Director of Information Technology.
• Design and operate multi-cloud infrastructure environments.
• Lead architecture and lifecycle management for enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Develop and maintain identity and access management architecture.
• Design, deploy, and manage endpoint infrastructure for corporate workstations.
• Oversee secure infrastructure for internal systems and services.
• Drive secure email and messaging platform architecture.
• Implement and maintain centralized logging, monitoring, and observability platforms.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 4+ years in a senior systems administration role.
• Hands-on expertise managing Windows Server and Linux.
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based ITSM practices.
• Core infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and Linux.
• Cloud & workplace platforms: AWS, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune.
• Automation & operations: PowerShell/Bash/Python scripting.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a high degree of professionalism.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family.
• Flexible time off policy.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Stock Options & semi-annual bonuses.
• Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office.
• $500 annual home office allowance after first year.
• $1,800 annual cell phone and internet reimbursement.
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance.
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning.