Hybrid IT Systems Administrator - Azure, Windows & Network

WD-40 COMPANY; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WD-40 Company is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to maintain the Americas technology stack, including Windows servers, Azure, and Microsoft 365. You will monitor, patch, and harden systems, investigate incidents, and share knowledge with the Service Desk.

You will collaborate with the network engineer and Cybersecurity team, participate in audits, and support a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in San Diego. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in IT with hands-on infrastructure work.
• Experience with Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with ITIL/change management, security, and audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Keep Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, Azure workloads, and Microsoft 365 running and healthy.
• Support the network that connects sites and remote team members (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP).
• Address escalations from the Service Desk and identify root causes to prevent recurrences.
• Own patching, vulnerability remediation with Cybersecurity, backups, restore readiness, access and licensing hygiene, and evidence for SOX/audits.
• Be flexible for occasional after-hours work.
• Script repetitive tasks in PowerShell and review AI-generated code before production.
• Document runbooks, diagrams, asset records, and knowledge articles for future teams.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure

Microsoft 365

Networking fundamentals

Linux

Virtualization

Backup

Monitoring tools

PowerShell scripting

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

ITIL certification (plus)

Tools

None

Job description

WD-40 Company is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to maintain the Americas technology stack, including Windows servers, Azure, and Microsoft 365. You will monitor, patch, and harden systems, investigate incidents, and share knowledge with the Service Desk.

You will collaborate with the network engineer and Cybersecurity team, participate in audits, and support a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in San Diego. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.