Senior Systems Administrator

Job description

This range is provided by Synergy Interactive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Senior Systems Administrator

Chicago, IL

Onsite 5 days a week

We're looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. In this multi-disciplinary role, you'll be the go-to expert for all things IT, from hands-on troubleshooting to designing and implementing our identity and access management (IAM) systems. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our IT environment is secure, streamlined, and user-friendly, with a particular focus on leveraging Okta to manage our identity infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management (IAM) - Core Focus

Own and improve our Okta configuration, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and provisioning processes.

Lead the management and evolution of our IAM systems to meet security and compliance needs.

Develop and enforce IT security policies and practices.

Infrastructure & Networking

Manage and maintain our office network equipment, including switches, firewalls, and access points, to ensure stable and secure connectivity.

Implement and maintain local servers and cloud-based infrastructure to meet operational and scalability needs.

User Support & Systems Operations

Provide escalation-level support for complex issues in our Mac and Windows environments.

Develop and optimize IT support workflows, from onboarding and offboarding to day-to-day operations.

Security & Compliance

Partner with leadership to enforce and document security policies.

Conduct security audits and proactively address vulnerabilities.

Help prepare for compliance with relevant standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).

Required Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience in systems administration or a security-focused IT role.

Extensive hands-on experience with Okta, including configuring SSO, provisioning, and managing application integrations.

Strong familiarity with both Apple macOS and Windows environments.

Proficiency in managing IAM tools, MDM platforms, and networking equipment (e.g., UniFi and Fortinet).

A proven problem-solver with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Experience with compliance frameworks such as SOC2 or ISO 27001.

Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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