IT Administrator

TENEX.AI

IT Administrator safeguarding our IT infrastructure and digital assets at TENEX, an AI-native startup. Collaborating on cutting-edge security solutions and developing security capabilities.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunkSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, monitor, and optimize a wide range of essential IT systems, including communication platforms, various cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), and other critical IT technologies.
Manage and maintain core identity systems (e.g., Google Identity) and ensure the secure and efficient operation of our Google Workspace environment.
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all managed systems through proactive monitoring, configuration management, and regular backups.
Provide expert-level technical support and troubleshooting for complex IT and security issues, escalating to specialized teams when necessary.
Maintain a diverse suite of security tools and technologies, including next-generation firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
Contribute to the support development and enforcement of robust security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
Support system hardening efforts for operating systems, applications, and network devices to minimize attack surfaces and enhance resilience.
Champion the integration of the DevOps lifecycle, helping to build and mature our "configuration-as-code" capabilities.
Leverage APIs to integrate various services with IT systems, enabling advanced automation and improved security orchestration.
Develop and implement automated workflows to streamline IT operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in IT administration
Expert proficiency in Google Workspace administration, Google Cloud Platform, and identity management solutions (e.g., Google Cloud Identity).
Hands-on experience with ZTNA, Mobile Device Management (MDM), EDR solutions (e.g., SentinelOne), and network security concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VPNs).
Demonstrated experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting security tools such as firewalls, SIEM platforms (e.g., Google SecOps, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), and vulnerability scanners.
Solid understanding of cloud security principles and best practices across major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure).
Familiarity with DevOps concepts including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure coding practices.
Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation, API integration, data analysis, and custom tool development are highly desirable and critical for this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Google Workspace administrationGoogle Cloud Platformidentity managementZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Mobile Device Management (MDM)Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)scripting (Python, PowerShell)configuration managementcloud security principles