Systems Administrator

OpalSoft, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OpalSoft, Inc. in San Diego seeks a hands-on Systems Administrator to manage IT infrastructure, cloud services, endpoints, and security systems. The role emphasizes day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement.

You will administer Intune, Entra ID/AD, Azure, and Microsoft 365, support networking and cybersecurity, and develop PowerShell scripts to streamline tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on IT administration in systems, cloud, network or endpoint environments.
• Experience managing device enrollment and policy configurations using Intune or similar tools.
• Strong experience with Azure AD/Entra ID-joined environments and hybrid-to-cloud migrations is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Solid understanding of wireless networking, network connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools, antivirus, EDR, and SSL certificates.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Intune for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
• Manage Entra ID and Active Directory user/group administration and CA policies.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support for infrastructure and endpoint issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Administer Azure services (VMs, Web Apps, SQL, Virtual Networks).
• Support network, cloud, server, workstation, storage, and printer environments.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks and bulk operations.
• Monitor security tools, respond to alerts, and assist with threat remediation and patching.
• Collaborate with IT teams on deployments, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Research and recommend technologies to improve IT efficiency, security, and reliability.
• Participate in proactive maintenance, after-hours support, and on-call rotations.

Skills

Intune administration

Entra ID / Active Directory

Azure administration

Microsoft 365 administration

Networking and wireless

Cybersecurity tools

Cloud storage security

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Group Policy

RMM platforms

Azure

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator to manage and support IT infrastructure, cloud services, endpoints, and security systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, and cybersecurity. This role focuses on day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Administer Microsoft Intune, including Windows, Apple, and Android device enrollment, software deployment, compliance policies, and configuration profiles.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, including user/group administration, synchronization, Conditional Access, and identity lifecycle management.
• Provide Tier 1/2 technical support, troubleshooting, escalation, and root-cause analysis for infrastructure and endpoint issues.
• Administer and troubleshoot Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Web Apps, SQL, Enterprise Applications, Recovery Services Vaults, and Virtual Networks.
• Support network, wireless, cloud, server, workstation, storage, and printer environments to maintain secure and reliable operations.
• Support application provisioning and troubleshoot SSO/SAML and access-related issues.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks and bulk operations.
• Monitor security tools, respond to alerts, and assist with threat remediation and system patching.
• Collaborate with IT teams, site staff, vendors, and project teams on system deployments, upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Research and recommend technologies to improve IT efficiency, security, and reliability.
• Participate in proactive maintenance, after-hours support, and on-call rotations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in systems, cloud, network, or endpoint administration. Certifications such as Azure, CompTIA Network+, or Security+ preferred.
• Experience managing endpoint configuration, policies, and device management using tools such as Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, or RMM platforms.
• Strong experience supporting Azure AD/Entra ID-joined environments; hybrid-to-cloud migration experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Solid understanding of wireless networking, network connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity tools, including antivirus, EDR, email security, and SSL certificates.
• Experience administering and securing enterprise cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, or Egnyte.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.