Associate Systems Administrator (R5997)

Shield AI

Kyiv, Ukraine

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in executive-level technical support and managing cross-platform systems.

Best fit for

Candidates with a background in supporting VIP users and managing Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
— “Provide day-to-day technical support for endpoint and user systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments”
Professionals who have worked with Active Directory, Azure AD, and endpoint management tools like Intune or JAMF
— “Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls through Active Directory and Azure AD”
Individuals with a track record of handling sensitive information and maintaining discretion in high-profile settings
— “Handle sensitive situations with discretion, urgency, and strong follow-through”

Things to consider

On-call responsibilities may require availability beyond standard working hours
— “Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities”
The role involves high-visibility events and executive-level support, which may demand exceptional professionalism
— “Deliver white-glove support for executive users, executive assistants, board-related activities, and visiting leaders”

How to stand out

Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate asset records and manage software licensing
— “Maintain accurate asset records and software licensing information using IT service management and asset management tools”
Showcase your cross-platform support skills with specific examples from Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
— “Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in a business environment”
Demonstrate your collaboration experience with infrastructure, network, and security teams
— “Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support enterprise IT operations”
Include any scripting or automation experience with PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools
— “Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful support for executive users
implementation of secure computing environment
accurate asset records

Typical background

experience in systems administrationbackground in enterprise IT support

Skills & requirements

Required

System AdministrationEndpoint ManagementActive DirectoryIT Asset Lifecycle ManagementTroubleshooting

Preferred

Networking FundamentalsIT Service Management

Stack & domain

Systems AdministrationDesktop SupportEnterprise IT SupportWindowsMacosLinuxActive DirectoryAzure ADIdentity And Access ManagementNetworkingDNSDHCPTcp/ipSwitchingWireless NetworkingIT Service ManagementAsset ManagementTroubleshootingDocumentationCommunicationCustomer ServiceEndpoint ManagementSecurity ControlsIT Asset LifecycleDevice ProvisioningDeploymentInventory TrackingMaintenanceRefresh CoordinationSecure DecommissioningAVConferencingCollaborationRoom-supportEndpoint SecurityAi-powered ToolsWorkflow AutomationStrong TroubleshootingHandle Sensitive Situations With DiscretionUrgencyStrong Follow-throughIT SupportEnterprise ITSecurity

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Associate Systems Administrator provides day-to-day enterprise end-user IT support, systems administration, infrastructure maintenance, and asset lifecycle support. This role is responsible for helping maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient IT environment by delivering white-glove technical support to employees, with particular focus on executive users, executive assistants, board-facing support needs, and visiting leaders. The ideal candidate combines solid technical troubleshooting skills, sound judgment within established processes, and a customer-focused approach, and operates effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
What you'll do::
Deliver excellent customer service while supporting employees across multiple locations.
Provide day-to-day technical support for endpoint and user systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment for end users.
Deliver white-glove support for executive users, executive assistants, board-related activities, and visiting leaders with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and discretion.
Support conference room, collaboration, and meeting technology for executive meetings, leadership reviews, and other high-visibility events.
Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls through Active Directory and Azure AD in accordance with established security and compliance requirements.
Support endpoint management and security controls to maintain a secure and compliant computing environment.
Perform local IT asset lifecycle activities, including device provisioning, deployment, inventory tracking, maintenance, refresh coordination, and secure decommissioning.
Maintain accurate asset records and software licensing information using IT service management and asset management tools.
Respond to and resolve service requests and technical incidents in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues through established support paths.
Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base content.
Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support enterprise IT operations and coordinated issue resolution.
Participate in planned maintenance activities and support occasional after-hours or on-call responsibilities as required.
Required qualifications::
5+ years of experience in systems administration, desktop support, or enterprise IT support roles.
3+ years of experience supporting executives, executive assistants, or other VIP users in a corporate environment.
Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in a business environment.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity and access management concepts.
Experience troubleshooting endpoint hardware, software, operating system, and basic collaboration technology issues.
Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, switching, and wireless networking.
Experience using IT service management and asset management platforms such as Jira Service Management, Snipe-IT, ServiceNow, or similar tools.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, urgency, and strong follow-through.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities.
Preferred qualifications::
6+ years of enterprise IT experience.
Experience providing executive or white-glove technical support in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), JAMF, or other endpoint management platforms.
Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
Familiarity with AV, conferencing, collaboration, and room-support technologies used in executive settings.
Familiarity with endpoint security tools and enterprise security best practices.
Experience using AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency and workflow automation.
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Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)