Senior IT Systems Administrator

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.

 
Salary: base salary annually, commensurate with experience.      

• $115,000 - $145,000 

Location: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with optional travel quarterly for in person company events and other ad hoc meetings    

• Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we currently do not sponsor immigration visas 

Responsibilities 

• Architect, design, and maintain enterprise infrastructure across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments to ensure scalability, security, and high availability for a fast-growing cybersecurity organization.
• Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for systems architecture, identity, endpoint management, collaboration platforms, and enterprise services.
• Partner closely with the Director of Information Technology to help guide the IT Operations team, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment between infrastructure capabilities and business objectives.
• Design and operate multi-cloud infrastructure environments, including identity integrations, compute workloads, and platform services.
• Lead architecture and lifecycle management for enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms, ensuring secure configuration, policy enforcement, and operational reliability.
• Develop and maintain identity and access management architecture, including directory services, federation, authentication flows, and enterprise access controls.
• Design, deploy, and manage endpoint infrastructure for corporate workstations and laptops across multiple operating systems, ensuring strong security posture and user productivity.
• Oversee secure infrastructure for internal systems and services, including virtualized workloads, internal application hosting, and enterprise service platforms.
• Drive secure email and messaging platform architecture, including authentication, reputation protection, and anti-abuse controls.
• Design and maintain enterprise networking and secure remote access infrastructure, supporting distributed employees and global operations.
• Implement and maintain centralized logging, monitoring, and observability platforms to support operational visibility, troubleshooting, and security investigations.
• Lead vulnerability management initiatives, including patching strategies, remediation processes, and risk mitigation across infrastructure, endpoints, and applications.
• Collaborate with security engineering teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with security best practices, compliance standards, and threat mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new tools and technologies that improve operational efficiency, security posture, and developer productivity, ensuring the company stays aligned with modern best-of-breed solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to systems engineers and IT operations staff while remaining a hands-on individual contributor.

In addition to the core job responsibilities, the role is ideal for candidates who possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic troubleshooting methodology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-paced, security-sensitive environment
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with IT Security, DevOps, and other business units
• High degree of professionalism, personal accountability, and discretion when handling sensitive systems and data
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours critical incidents as needed

  Requirements 

• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 4+ years in a senior systems administration role
• Hands-on expertise managing Windows Server and Linux in enterprise production environments
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS
• Familiarity with ITIL-based ITSM practices (Change & Incident Management) and alignment with core values (curiosity, improvement, empathy, transparency)
• Core infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and Linux (Debian-based, CLI)
• Cloud & workplace platforms: AWS, Microsoft 365, Azure AD (Entra ID), Intune, and Defender
• Automation & operations: PowerShell/Bash/Python scripting, ITSM tools (Zendesk, ServiceNow, Jira), backups, and SIEM/monitoring
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured problem-solving approach
• Clear communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, security-sensitive environments
• Collaborative team player experienced working cross-functionally across IT and business units
• High professionalism, accountability, discretion, and willingness to support on-call/after-hours incidents

  Nice to haves 

• AWS certifications (SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) and Microsoft certifications (Windows Server Hybrid Admin, Azure Admin, or M365 Admin)
• ITIL 4 Foundation (preferred advanced levels) and additional security certifications (Security+, CISSP)
• Experience in cybersecurity, government, or research environments with familiarity in compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, FedRAMP)
• Knowledge of modern security and infrastructure practices, including containers (Docker/Kubernetes), SIEM, PAM, and Zero Trust Architecture

What We Offer   

• 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 
• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment  
• $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more 
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning 
• In person and virtual employee events throughout the year 
• And of course, company swag!       

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  

To request reasonable accommodation, please contact us at careers@specterops.io.

Unsolicited resumes are not accepted.   

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