Shield AI

Associate Systems Administrator (R5873)

Shield AI$79K — $119K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in enterprise desktop support or junior systems administration.
  • Proficiency in supporting Windows and macOS with a bonus for Linux exposure.
  • Basic knowledge in administering Active Directory and Azure AD.
  • Understanding networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN.
  • Familiarity with endpoint management tools like Microsoft Intune or JAMF.
  • Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills, alongside good documentation practices.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver top-notch customer service to employees in various locations.
  • Provide daily technical support for user systems across multiple operating systems.
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software for end users.
  • Support executive meetings with conference room and collaboration technology.
  • Administer user accounts and permissions via Active Directory and Azure AD.
  • Maintain IT asset lifecycle activities, from provisioning to decommissioning.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams for coordinated issue resolution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Equity options as part of the compensation package.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Associate Systems Administrator provides day-to-day enterprise end-user IT support, systems administration, infrastructure maintenance, and asset lifecycle support. This role is responsible for helping maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient IT environment by delivering white-glove technical support to employees, with particular focus on executive users, executive assistants, board-facing support needs, and visiting leaders. The ideal candidate combines solid technical troubleshooting skills, sound judgment within established processes, and a customer-focused approach, and operates effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

What you'll do:

* Deliver excellent customer service while supporting employees across multiple locations.
* Provide day-to-day technical support for endpoint and user systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
* Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment for end users.
* Support conference room, collaboration, and meeting technology for executive meetings, leadership reviews, and other high-visibility events.
* Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls through Active Directory and Azure AD in accordance with established security and compliance requirements.
* Support endpoint management and security controls to maintain a secure and compliant computing environment.
* Perform local IT asset lifecycle activities, including device provisioning, deployment, inventory tracking, maintenance, refresh coordination, and secure decommissioning.
* Maintain accurate asset records and software licensing information using IT service management and asset management tools.
* Respond to and resolve service requests and technical incidents in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues through established support paths.
* Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base content.
* Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support enterprise IT operations and coordinated issue resolution.
* Participate in planned maintenance activities and support occasional after-hours or on-call responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

* 1-3 years of experience in enterprise desktop support, IT support, or junior systems administration.
* Experience supporting Windows and macOS operating systems; exposure to Linux is a plus.
* Basic experience administering Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), or similar identity management platforms.
* Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN connectivity.
* Familiarity with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune, JAMF, or similar platforms.
* Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
* Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira Service Management, ServiceNow, or similar.
* Familiarity with IT asset management platforms such as Snipe-IT.
* Basic scripting experience with PowerShell or Bash.
* Exposure to virtualization, Microsoft 365 administration, or cloud technologies.
* CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, or other relevant certifications.

$79,000 - $119,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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2015

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