Tecolote Research · 1 month ago
Systems Administrator
Goleta, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $75K/yrTecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support and maintain their enterprise IT environment. The role involves administering Microsoft services, providing endpoint support, and maintaining on-prem infrastructure while contributing to a secure and reliable IT framework.
AerospaceSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online
Support Intune for device configuration, application deployment, and security baselines
Provide hands-on support for helpdesk agents on end-user issues, workstation builds, and system troubleshooting
Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and network-connected devices
Assist with monitoring and upkeep of PureStorage SAN and Ubiquiti/Unifi equipment
Support routine maintenance tasks, updates, and basic performance checks
Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general Windows Server administration
Assist with identity, access control, and security hardening tasks
Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and changes
Follow IT policies, standards, and security practices
Work with senior team members to escalate and resolve complex issues
Assist with VMware vSphere 8 administration (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View)
Participate in capacity planning, uptime monitoring, and host maintenance
Support Zscaler administration under guidance (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
Help enforce access controls, identity policies, and security configurations
Support AWS environments for foundational tasks (EC2, S3, basic Terraform interaction)
Participate in team efforts to automate and modernize infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Solid foundational experience in Microsoft services, endpoint management, and hardware administration
Eager to learn and comfortable troubleshooting a wide range of issues
Exposure to VMware, Zscaler, or AWS environments
PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting experience
Certifications such as Microsoft 365/Windows Server, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner
Understanding of security or compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST, etc.)
Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online
Support Intune for device configuration, application deployment, and security baselines
Provide hands-on support for helpdesk agents on end-user issues, workstation builds, and system troubleshooting
Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and network-connected devices
Assist with monitoring and upkeep of PureStorage SAN and Ubiquiti/Unifi equipment
Support routine maintenance tasks, updates, and basic performance checks
Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and general Windows Server administration
Assist with identity, access control, and security hardening tasks
Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and changes
Follow IT policies, standards, and security practices
Work with senior team members to escalate and resolve complex issues
Preferred
Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in management information systems, math or engineering
Assist with VMware vSphere 8 administration (vCenter, ESXi, Horizon View)
Participate in capacity planning, uptime monitoring, and host maintenance
Support Zscaler administration under guidance (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX)
Help enforce access controls, identity policies, and security configurations
Support AWS environments for foundational tasks (EC2, S3, basic Terraform interaction)
Participate in team efforts to automate and modernize infrastructure
Benefits
Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave
Company
Tecolote Research
Tecolote Research provides decision support, program management, project controls, and software solutions.
Founded in 1973
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2023-12-23
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