Hybrid IT System Administrator - Windows/Linux, Security

Dragos, Inc.; Lennox Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Equity Package

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Job summary

Dragos, Inc. is hiring an IT System Administrator to maintain and secure our systems, networks, and end-user environments. You will collaborate with IT to support employees and improve operations.

The role is hybrid, with on-site Maryland presence required several days per week and remote work otherwise. Qualifications include 1–3 years in IT, strong Windows Server/AD skills, and Microsoft 365 administration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in systems administration or a similar IT role.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune).
• Solid networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and backup solutions.
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, preferred.
• Linux administration and cloud platform experience (Azure or AWS) preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL, SOC 2, NIST, or similar frameworks, preferred.
• Interest in OT/ICS or critical infrastructure security.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, and network equipment across Windows, Linux, and virtualized environments.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, and user access.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity, and resolve issues quickly.
• Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across systems and endpoints.
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, and test them on a regular schedule.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Handle employee onboarding and offboarding, including accounts, equipment, and permissions.
• Enforce security controls such as endpoint protection, MFA, and least-privilege access, in line with Dragos security policy.
• Document systems, configurations, and procedures accurately.
• Track IT assets, licenses, and vendor relationships.
• Automate routine tasks where it saves time and reduces error.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Linux administration

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

ITIL/SOC 2/NIST familiarity

OT/ICS security interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Exchange Online

Teams

SharePoint

Intune

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Dragos, Inc. is hiring an IT System Administrator to maintain and secure our systems, networks, and end-user environments. You will collaborate with IT to support employees and improve operations.

The role is hybrid, with on-site Maryland presence required several days per week and remote work otherwise. Qualifications include 1–3 years in IT, strong Windows Server/AD skills, and Microsoft 365 administration.