Job Summary
Systems Administrator – Client Services: The Systems Administrator, part of the Support Layer of the Digital Technology Team, is responsible for administering, engineering, and enhancing systems, applications, and support-layer technologies that mature BDA’s global IT environment. The position plays a critical role in modern endpoint management, identity lifecycle integration (Workday → Active Directory → Entra ID), and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing user environment. Additionally, the Systems Administrator is responsible for Jira administration, enabling streamlined workflows, automation, and continuous improvement across Digital Technology and Operations.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform Systems Administration across BDA’s enterprise IT environment, including monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of system performance and reliability.
- Manage and support endpoint platforms including:
- Microsoft Intune
- Windows Autopilot
- JAMF
- Support Windows and Apple (macOS, iOS) device lifecycle, provisioning, compliance, and patching
- Support identity and access architecture integrating:
- Workday
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Maintain identity synchronization, provisioning, and Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) processes
- Administer Microsoft 365 services including:
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Microsoft SharePoint Online
- Microsoft Teams
- Support SharePoint governance, permissions, and site lifecycle
- Serve as a Microsoft 365 power user, supporting and optimizing:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft SharePoint Online
- Develop templates, workflows, and productivity improvements
- Act as Jira Administrator, managing:
- Workflows, automation rules, permissions, dashboards, and integrations
- Continuous improvement of ITSM processes and reporting
- Partner with IT Desktop Support leadership to assess and remediate operational risk across endpoint, application, and executive technology environments
- Act as an escalation point for the Global Help Desk, providing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and high-touch executive support
- Conduct system monitoring, auditing, and reporting to proactively identify performance issues, instability, and recurring incidents
- Implement and support AI-driven tools, automation frameworks, and predictive troubleshooting solutions
- Facilitate patch management and software deployment:
- OS updates, firmware, and application patching
- Deployment scheduling, compliance tracking, and remediation
- Recommend and implement system upgrades aligned with scalability, resiliency, and modernization goals
- Execute all work in accordance with Change Management processes, including documentation, testing, and validation
- Maintain clear, proactive communication with users, leadership, and stakeholders
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional evening or weekend work
Job Skills and Traits
- Exceptional communication skills with C-suite and Executive Leadership; professional, discreet, and approachable
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose complex technical issues quickly
- Hands‑on, detail‑oriented engineer with strong ownership mindset
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment
- Proven ability to lead small to medium technical initiatives or projects
- Strong documentation discipline and process orientation
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Calm, solutions‑oriented mindset under pressure
- Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies, including AI and automation
Qualifications
- 6+ years of Help Desk/Client Services experience in an enterprise environment
- 6+ years supporting Microsoft technologies including:
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Active Directory
- Microsoft SharePoint Online
- Microsoft 365
- 4+ years experience with endpoint and MDM platforms:
- Intune, Autopilot, JAMF
- Endpoint patching and software deployment
- Identity and access management (AD/Entra ID)
- System monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- User account management and access control
- System updates, patching, and lifecycle management
- Documentation and process standardization
- Experience with Jira administration (workflows, automation, dashboards, integrations)
- Exposure to or interest in:
- AI‑driven tools, automation, and modern workplace technologies
- Microsoft certifications preferred