Hybrid IT Systems Administrator — Cloud, Automation & Security

WD-40; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WD-40 Company in San Diego seeks an IT Systems Administrator to manage Windows servers, Azure, M365, and the network for the Americas. The role includes patching, backups, and audit readiness with occasional after-hours work.

You will collaborate with a lean infra team across Americas, report to senior engineers, and help keep critical systems healthy and secure in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in IT with hands-on infrastructure work.
• Experience with Windows Server, Azure, M365, and networking fundamentals.
• ITIL/change management, security, and audit practices knowledge.
• PowerShell scripting and ability to validate AI-generated code.
• Strong communication to explain technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, Azure workloads, and M365.
• Support the network connecting sites and remote teammates, with VPNs and firewalls.
• Investigate escalated issues, find root causes, and document fixes.
• Maintain security hygiene, patches, backups, and SOX/audit readiness.
• Occasional after-hours work and scripting improvements with PowerShell.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure

Microsoft 365

Networking basics

PowerShell

ITIL

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Virtualization

Backup software

Monitoring tools

Job description

WD-40 Company in San Diego seeks an IT Systems Administrator to manage Windows servers, Azure, M365, and the network for the Americas. The role includes patching, backups, and audit readiness with occasional after-hours work.

You will collaborate with a lean infra team across Americas, report to senior engineers, and help keep critical systems healthy and secure in a hybrid work model.