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Administer Microsoft Intune (MDM) and O365 for a remote, multi-OS device fleet * Enforce security ... Experience with Microsoft Defender, Azure AD * Google Workspace administration experience Preferred ...

Data Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$137K/yr

Migrate legacy data architectures to Azure and AWS leveraging cloud-native services for scalability ... This position is eligible for fully remote work from any location in the United States. Minimum ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

... remote access/mobility solutions. * Administer and support cloud-based platforms and services such as Microsoft Azure and Office 365 * Manage and administer Citrix VDI, Load balancing systems and SSL ...

Office Administrator

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$19.50 - $27/hr

We are currently seeking a reliable and innovative office administrator to become a member of our team. The candidate must be an effective communicator with excellent people skills who will perform ...

USA, Remote Employment Type: Start Date: Mid-October 2026 - March 2027 (6-month contract), with the ... Collaborate with clients, system administrators, and application owners to gather requirements and ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$113K - $155K/yr

... remote access/mobility solutions. * Administer and support cloud-based platforms and services such as Microsoft Azure and Office 365 * Manage and administer Citrix VDI, Load balancing systems and SSL ...

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What is a remote Azure administrator?

A Remote Azure Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud environments from a remote location. This role involves configuring, monitoring, and optimizing Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security settings. Administrators also troubleshoot issues, ensure compliance with best practices, and support business continuity through backups and disaster recovery planning. Strong knowledge of Azure services, automation, and security protocols is essential for this position.

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A typical day for a Remote Azure Administrator involves monitoring and managing cloud resources, responding to alerts or incidents, implementing security best practices, and assisting users or teams with Azure-related issues. You may participate in virtual meetings with IT colleagues to plan, support, or review cloud projects, and you'll often use automation tools to optimize processes. Work is primarily autonomous but requires regular documentation and collaboration with developers, security teams, and other IT professionals. This structure allows flexibility while maintaining high standards for cloud system performance and security.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote Azure administrator?

To thrive as a Remote Azure Administrator, you need solid expertise in managing and maintaining Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including resource provisioning, security, networking, and automation, often supported by a degree in IT or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Azure Portal, PowerShell, ARM templates, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating virtually with teams are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure secure, efficient, and reliable cloud operations, especially in remote and distributed work settings.

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Systems Administrator Quality Assurance

Starfish Storage Corporation

Waltham, MA • On-site, Remote

$125K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

Location:
Remote, onshore in the USA
Salary:
$125k to $185k per year depending on experience and skills
How to Apply:
Please only apply to one open position. If you aren't a fit for it, we'll consider you for other positions automatically.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter (in .pdf) that a) highlights your relevant experience related to the qualifications listed below; b) explains your interest in Starfish in particular; and c) addresses the following questions:
  1. Describe the most creative test case you've ever written to uncover a bug. What was the bug, why was it difficult to find, and how did you identify it?
  2. Describe a time when your automation scripts passed, yet a bug was still released. What went wrong in the design of those tests? How did you change your processes going forward to prevent that kind of bug in the future?
  3. How do you resolve a situation where a developer insists a bug you found is a "limitation" or "intended behavior," particularly when user documentation does not yet exist?
  4. What is your superpower? Help us see the forest for the trees and tell us where you shine most and what you might uniquely contribute to our organization. This is important to us because it tells us what unique value you can bring to the organization.

Required Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in Linux and Windows system administration
  • Strong experience with:
    • Linux server administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
    • Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
    • Active Directory & Group Policy
    • Python and Powershell scripting
    • Large-scale unstructured data management
  • Experience implementing QA methodologies in infrastructure environments
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
  • Flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Independent worker with a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • University degree required; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) background preferred. An advanced degree is a plus.
  • Ability to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
  • Background check required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Microsoft and Red Hat certifications
  • Experience in research environments
  • Bash scripting
Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with a quality-first mindset
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux & Windows System Administrator with strong Quality Assurance (QA) experience to join our growing technology team. This role requires deep systems expertise across both Linux and Windows environments, combined with a quality-driven mindset to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance across our infrastructure.
You will play a critical role in designing, maintaining, securing, automating, and validating the Starfish Storage product while integrating QA best practices to assure it's reliable and bulletproof.
QA & Reliability Engineering
  • Develop and execute infrastructure validation and testing plans
  • Build automated test scripts for system validation and deployment pipelines
  • Validate system updates, patches, and configuration changes before production rollout
  • Enforce documentation, change control, and release management processes
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to improve CI/CD reliability

About Starfish Storage:
At Starfish Storage, we are revolutionizing the way organizations manage unstructured data at scale and across enterprises. With over a decade of experience, our innovative platform is designed to empower clients across various industries. Our clients include industry leaders in media & entertainment, research computing, biotech, higher education, and government sectors. You'll be working with visionary C-suite clients and the top-tier technical teams who make digital transformations happen. This is an opportunity to drive change in some of the most technically demanding environments in the world.
Benefits:
We recognize that satisfaction and well-being are integral components for long-term sustainability and business success. As such, employees are provided competitive compensation, options (potential), as well as the following benefits:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO that increase with tenure
  • Opportunities for growth!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Starfish Storage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, military service, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.