System Administrator
Distributor Wire & Cable
Kansas City, MO, United States
20 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $110,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Amazon S3
Apple Mac Systems
Systems Engineering
Build Automation
Bash Shell
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
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Information Systems
Identity and Access Management
Information Technology Operations
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python (Programming Language)
Windows PowerShell
Role-Based Access Control
Software Tools
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Single Sign-On
Software Deployment
Data Streaming
Systems Integration
Wide Area Networks
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
Deployment Automation
Casper Suite
Gsuite
Cloudwatch
Restful APIs
Job description
- Own identity systems across Google Workspace, SSO, SAML, SCIM, and RBAC.
- Manage the full user lifecycle including onboarding, access changes, and offboarding.
- Design and enforce security policies including least-privilege, conditional access, and MFA.
- Translate business access requirements from non-technical stakeholders into secure, scalable configurations.
Endpoint Engineering
- Own Windows and macOS endpoint management using NinjaOne as the central platform.
- Enforce device compliance standards, hardening policies, and full lifecycle management from procurement through decommissioning.
- Automate provisioning, patching, and software deployment through scripting and zero-touch enrollment.
- Improve device visibility, health monitoring, and automated remediation workflows.
- Design and maintain secure BYOD policies and conditional access controls.
Automation & Scripting
- Build automation using Python, PowerShell, and Bash to reduce manual work and standardize IT operations.
- Design and maintain IT workflows, automations, permissions, and reporting across systems.
- Identify and implement AI tools that reduce manual IT effort - from ticket triage and workflow generation to predictive monitoring.
- Support internal teams in adopting AI tools effectively, safely, and at scale.
- Create and maintain runbooks, standards, and step-by-step guides the team can use without asking for help.
Cloud Infrastructure & Integrations
- Support AWS services including IAM, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, networking, and access governance.
- Manage SaaS integrations, API configurations, data flows, and system automations across internal tooling.
- Support system releases through testing, documentation, and change management to minimize disruption.
- Evaluate new tools and architecture changes to support scale, reliability, and operational quality.
Security & Compliance
- Partner with Arctic Wolf on alert triage, threat investigations, and security response workflows.
- Apply security standards across firewalls, encryption, endpoints, and access controls.
- Support SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness through strong governance and documentation practices.
- Maintain audit-ready records of system changes, permissions, and configurations.
Technical Escalation & Continuous Improvement
- Advanced Escalation: Serve as the tier-3 escalation point for complex identity, cloud, endpoint, and integration issues.
- Project Execution: Manage and support IT upgrades, system rollouts, and cross-functional technology projects.
- Proactive Optimization: Identify tooling and process gaps early, recommending practical, high-value improvements.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Translate complex technical findings and recommendations into clear language for non-technical partners.
Requirements
- Background: 5+ years in IT support, with dedicated time in a Systems Administrator or IT Engineering role (preferably in a high-growth environment).
- Education: Degree in Tech/Information Systems or equivalent practical experience.
- Compliance: Familiarity with framework readiness (SOC 2, ISO 27001).
- Certifications (Preferred): AWS SysOps Administrator or Google Workspace Administrator.
- Identity & Cloud: Deep expertise in IAM (SSO, SAML, SCIM, RBAC), Google Workspace, and cloud-first environment design.
- Automation & Scripting: Proficient in Python, PowerShell, and Bash; hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate IT workflows.
- Endpoint & Systems: Enterprise management of Windows and macOS at scale using MDM platforms (NinjaOne, Intune, or Jamf).
- Networks & Integrations: Solid understanding of LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, REST APIs, and cross-platform data flows.
- Core Competencies: Strong debugging under pressure, systems thinking, and ability to translate non-technical business needs into technical designs.
Physical Requirements
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% yearly
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 pounds, occasional bending and reaching
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance, Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000/yr, as well as bonus eligibility
Some reasons you want to work at DWC
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life
- Voluntary life, short- and long-term disability
- 401k
- Excellent time off options
- Caring family
- The work that you do matters
Distributor Wire & Cable is an equal opportunity employer
Compensation Range: $100K - $110K
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