Associate Systems Administrator (R5874)

Lever, Inc.; New Delhi; On-site; INR 7,582,000 - 11,420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Associate Systems Administrator to deliver frontline IT support, manage endpoints, and maintain secure, efficient computing across an enterprise. You’ll handle Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, configure devices, and assist executives with high-visibility tech needs.

Join a fast-paced team focused on reliability and security. The role emphasizes strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with security and infrastructure teams in a hybrid, enterprise

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of enterprise IT support or junior systems administration experience.
• Experience supporting Windows, macOS; Linux exposure is a plus.
• Familiarity with AD/Azure AD and basic networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day end-user IT support across locations.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, software, and mobile devices.
• Manage accounts and permissions via Active Directory/Azure AD.
• Support conference rooms and executive meeting tech, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Windows & macOS support

Azure AD / Active Directory

Networking fundamentals

Endpoint management tools

Troubleshooting & documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Intune

JAMF

ServiceNow / Jira Service Management

Snipe-IT

PowerShell / Bash

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

This position will be based in our Overland Park, KS office.

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

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.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.