Staff IT Systems Administrator

Juniper Square

Staff IT Systems Administrator at Juniper Square, focusing on IT services and SaaS application management. Lead Zero Trust platform management and IT security practices.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Modern Access: Lead the end-to-end management of our Zero Trust (ZTNA) platform.
Unblock & Partner with Stakeholders: Act as a strategic bridge between IT and our Engineering and Product teams.
Advanced Debugging & Troubleshooting: Serve as the final escalation point for complex connectivity puzzles.
Scale through Automation: You’ll use scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) and Infrastructure as Code to manage global configurations.
Master the Endpoint: Own the management and security posture of a global, hybrid fleet using Kandji/Iru (macOS) and Intune (Windows).
Vulnerability Ownership: When a vulnerability is identified via CrowdStrike Spotlight, you own the problem.
Identity & SaaS Leadership: Manage our core productivity stack, ensuring identity is the foundation of every access decision.
Helping Hands: Provide IT service desk support, including change requests, troubleshooting, and break/fix support as needed.
Security Minded: Your decision-making will always have security as an integral part of the outcome.
AI Champion: Act as an AI thought leader, promoting the use of approved AI solutions across our tech stack.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (technical field is a plus, but not necessary)
6-10 years of experience in Systems Administration with a proven track record of managing global, high-growth, cloud-first environments.
Deep, hands-on experience building context-aware access policies. Ability to explain the "why" behind security architecture to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong experience with security incident prevention, detection, and response. Expert-level knowledge of CrowdStrike Falcon (specifically RTR and vulnerability modules) and how it integrates with ZTNA for posture-based access.
Experience with security assurance standards such as SOC 2 is a plus.
Expert knowledge of macOS. Windows and Linux knowledge is a plus.
High proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Javascript, and/or Bash scripting languages.
Identity-focused mindset with vast Okta and IAM experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
Life insurance
Mental wellness coverage
Fertility and growing family support
Flex Time Off in addition to company-paid holidays
Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
Retirement saving plans
Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
Annual professional development stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPowerShellBashJavascriptInfrastructure as CodeCrowdStrike FalconmacOSWindowsLinuxOkta

Soft Skills

communicationtroubleshootingproblem-solvingstakeholder managementleadershipcollaborationsecurity mindsetservice orientationexplanation skillsAI thought leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree