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Authentic8

System Administrator II

Redwood City, CA

$115K - $130K/yr

Authentic8 is seeking a seasoned System Administrator II to lead endpoint and SaaS platform support ... Azure, GCP, Google Workspace, Okta * Build, maintain, and secure on-premises and virtual server ...

Air Apps

System Administrator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $172K/yr

The Role As a Systems Administrator at Air Apps, you will be responsible for managing and ... Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM) tools (Okta, Azure AD, JumpCloud). * Knowledge ...

Exchange Bank

System Administrator

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$38.85 - $53.45/hr

The System Administrator ensures the Bank's servers and network are properly maintained and secure ... Azure Administrator Associate, Comp TIA Network+ certification, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator ...

Exchange Bank

System Administrator

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$38.85 - $53.45/hr

The System Administrator ensures the Bank's servers and network are properly maintained and secure ... Azure Administrator Associate, Comp TIA Network+ certification, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator ...

Exchange Bank

System Administrator

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$38.85 - $53.45/hr

The System Administrator ensures the Bank's servers and network are properly maintained and secure ... Azure Administrator Associate, Comp TIA Network+ certification, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator ...

Penhall

Senior System Administrator

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

Position Description The Senior Systems Administrator will serve as a critical member of Penhall ... In-depth knowledge of Azure AD, including SSO, conditional access, synchronization methods, and ...

Exchange Bank

System Administrator

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

The System Administrator ensures the Bank's servers and network are properly maintained and secure ... Azure Administrator Associate, Comp TIA Network+ certification, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator ...

Inversion

Senior System Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$97K - $154K/yr

Overview We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to support missioncritical IT infrastr ... Manage cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including provisioning, monitoring, and cost control ...

Freeform

IT System Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software ... Administer and support core identity services, including Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID

Freeform

IT System Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software ... Administer and support core identity services, including Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID

Freeform

IT System Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software ... Administer and support core identity services, including Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID

General Matter

Systems Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The Systems Administrator will support the team by managing on-prem infrastructure and Microsoft ... 365/Azure environments, ensuring system security and reliability while collaborating with various ...

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System Administrator II

Authentic8

Redwood City, CA

$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

At some point in any digital investigation, an analyst needs to step beyond the perimeter and engage threats at the source.  Authentic8 Silo places any type of digital analyst in region-specific, multi-application workspaces, securely and anonymously, anywhere across the globe.  Target content can be captured, analyzed, and transformed in order to derive intelligence and support investigation requirements.  All delivered in a cloud-native, multi-tenant platform.

Compliance officers, mission managers, and administrators have their own specific audit and oversight requirements; to meet these needs, Silo also ensures compliance and appropriate use through class-leading policy enforcement and audit logging.  

Silo transforms how more than 750 of the world's most sophisticated organizations, from domestic and foreign government agencies to commercial entities across all sectors conduct their digital investigations.



Authentic8 is seeking a seasoned System Administrator II to lead endpoint and SaaS platform support across our hybrid workforce. This is a hands-on technical role with direct responsibility for provisioning, securing, and maintaining the systems our teams rely on. You'll drive improvements across Jamf, Intune, Azure, and our broader SaaS ecosystem. We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, managing existing infrastructure from day one in a fast-paced, security-first environment.
Responsibilities

  • Provision, configure, and maintain macOS, Windows, and mobile endpoints

  • Administer cloud platforms: Azure, GCP, Google Workspace, Okta

  • Build, maintain, and secure on-premises and virtual server environments (Windows Server 2019/2022, Linux) using VMware vCenter

  • Manage and improve MDM platforms (Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune)

  • Package and deploy software to Apple and Microsoft devices

  • Administer Active Directory — Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain controller administration

  • Provide end-user support for laptops, mobile devices, SaaS tools, and authentication systems

  • Manage Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, backup policies, and IAM/RBAC

  • Troubleshoot escalated corporate Wi-Fi, LAN, VPN and hardware services

  • Oversee infrastructure backups

  • Document system configurations, procedures, and IT workflows

Requirements

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision — recognizing workflow inefficiencies and independently planning and implementing solutions to get results

  • 5+ years as a IT systems administration (macOS, Windows, and mobile)

  • Proficient in macOS, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Linux, iOS, and Android

  • 5+ years experience with MDM (Jamf Pro and/or Intune), SaaS tools, and cloud identity systems (Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID)

  • PowerShell, Bash, or automation scripting experience

  • Proven hands-on experience building and configuring Windows Server environments — bare metal or VM provisioning in VMware

  • Active Directory administration: domain controller operations, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP management

  • Experience managing Azure VMs, networking, storage, and IAM/RBAC

  • Experience supporting corporate networks: firewalls, DNS, VPN, Wi-Fi

  • Skilled in enterprise software deployment and packaging

  • Experience with VMware vCenter and familiarity with Parallels Desktop

  • Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve IT operations, troubleshooting, documentation, and workflow automation

  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

  • Relevant hands-on experience in IT support, systems administration, or a related technical field (degree or equivalent experience)

  • Must be able to work from our Redwood City office (2–3 days per week)

  • Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience

  • Microsoft AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate certification

  • Jamf Certified Tech/Admin or Okta Certified Professional/Administrator

  • Familiarity with SAML, SSO, or enterprise security frameworks

  • Exposure to compliance-focused or regulated environments

Salary Range
$115,000 - $130,000  Plus Bonus 
Individual pay will be determined by job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Authentic8 Core Values & Principles:

Integrity: We apply our best efforts. We are honest with and accountable to others.
Mission-Focused: We clearly define and communicate our goals and do not stray in the pursuit of our objective.
Respect: We value and respect the ideas and experience our diverse backgrounds bring us.  Positive consideration of differing viewpoints makes us stronger.
We are collaborative: We recognize the best work is the product of teams. We must each be reliable and expect to rely on others.
We are transparent:  By operating with common information and understanding we ensure that we are aligned.
We find innovative solutions:  We seek innovative solutions not as a buzzword but as a means to solve difficult problems with zeal, efficiency and quality.
We take ownership:  We are responsible for our actions, our reputation and our business. 

Authentic8 offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, flexible PTO, a 401k program and stock options.

It is the policy of Authentic8 to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.