Senior Systems Administrator

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.

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About the Role

You will administer Windows and Linux systems, support end-user devices and servers, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. You will manage identities, access controls, IT assets, inventory, licensing, and reporting. You will mentor junior staff, document processes, participate in on-call support, and collaborate on infrastructure, security, and incident-response work.

Requirements

  • 3 years of systems administration or enterprise desktop support experience
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Active Directory
  • Azure AD
  • Identity and access management
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Endpoint security
  • IT asset management
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Communication

Responsibilities

  • Provide desktop, server, and systems administration support for Windows and Linux
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software
  • Administer user accounts, access control, and group policies
  • Manage IT assets through procurement, deployment, support, and decommissioning
  • Maintain inventory control, licensing compliance, and asset tracking
  • Generate hardware, software, compliance, and depreciation reports
  • Lead and mentor junior administrators and support staff
  • Contribute to technical documentation and training
  • Participate in on-call rotation and off-hours maintenance
  • Collaborate on enterprise IT operations and incident response