Senior IT Systems Administrator, CHAOS Industries

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience or 5 - 10 major projects in professional, IT administration, this person will be implementing major IT projects
• Experience with planning and implementing IT infrastructure that meets DFARS government compliance standards, (e.g. ability to handle controlled unclassified information, CUI) all with the goal of enabling the foremost government-backed advanced research and development
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing IT architectures including multiple different networks with different access requirements and standards, e.g. IT solutions for both government and commercial use cases
• Experience with integrating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid technology including identity management, MFA, servers, routers, networks, and switches
• OS deployment, management, and administration of servers, workstations, and laptops in Windows and Linux (e.g. RHEL/Ubuntu) environments, both on-site and remote
• Scripting and development experience to automate IT processes (e.g. Ansible, Python)
• STIGs compliance incl OS Hardening
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.  Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS)
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned

Desirable

• The IT Sr Systems Administrator is an exciting role at one of the leading cutting-edge technology startups in the world, supporting both Chaos Products and IT infrastructure
• This person will build and manage the IT solutions that will play a large role in contributing to Chaos Industries' advanced technology development including one of the most advanced sensor technologies in the world, Coherence
• Near-term, this is a very hands-on position with a heavy emphasis on the implementation of IT solutions
• This person will also be the focal point to implement our IT strategy, road map, and architecture of our IT systems and support products for the company
• This person will be working with IT/compliance consultants, as appropriate
• This is an on-site position in Hawthorne, CA, as this person will work closely with engineering
• Manage and monitor Azure services and infrastructure
• Implement, manage, and maintain Azure compute, storage, network, and security services
• Ensure availability, performance, security, and scalability of Azure infrastructure
• Monitor and analyze resource utilization and consumption
• Implement and oversee Azure governance, including policies, compliance, and security controls
• Automate tasks and processes related to Azure management using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Azure services with on-premises environments
• Assist with the design and deployment of disaster recovery and high availability strategies
• Provide technical support and guidance on Azure-related issues to IT teams and end-users
• Stay current with Azure updates, features, and best practices, and recommend improvements to existing services
• Work full-time onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California