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# IT Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Redwoods Research, LLC
- **Location:** Berkeley, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $250,000 - $300,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Asana, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Information Systems, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, Local Security Policy, Machine Learning, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Workflow Management Systems, EndPointSecurity, Okta, Information Technology, Slack, Gsuite
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-systems-administrator-berkeley-ca--c341dd0c-8728-4cdd-974f-6c419a5e89b4

## About the Role

Systems Administration/Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analysis Skills, Technical Research, Information Technology & Information Systems, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, * Approximately 3-5 years of relevant IT or systems administration experience, or equivalent practical experience.

 * Strong Google Workspace administration skills and experience managing macOS devices through Iru/Kandji or a comparable MDM.
 * Practical experience with SaaS administration, SSO, SAML, and SCIM.
 * Ability to automate routine tasks using scripts, APIs, or workflow tools.
 * Sound security judgment around access permissions, MFA, account recovery, device security, and confidential information.
 * Patience and clear communication when supporting technical and nontechnical colleagues, including routine troubleshooting.
 * Ability to work independently, prioritize support alongside improvement projects, and recognize when to escalate.

Nice to have

 * Experience supporting researchers or software engineers and administering AI models or compute platforms.
 * Familiarity with Linux server administration, AWS IAM Identity Center, Okta, or Tailscale.
 * Experience with SOC 2, Vanta, or other security and compliance work.

We welcome candidates from IT, systems administration, and software engineering backgrounds who have relevant operational experience and enjoy hands-on user support. Experience with every listed tool is not required.

## Description

We're looking for an IT Systems Administrator to own day-to-day IT operations, support our staff and collaborators, and improve the systems that keep their work secure and productive., * Serve as the primary IT support contact, handling account recovery, access requests, device troubleshooting, and application issues.

 * Administer Google Workspace, 1Password, Iru MDM, Slack, and Asana, including users, permissions, security settings, and licenses.
 * Purchase, provision, inventory, and maintain MacBooks, Chromebooks, security keys, and other IT equipment.
 * Manage onboarding, role changes, and offboarding, keeping access aligned with our centralized Roster, approved permissions, and start and end dates.
 * Partner with Engineering/DevOps to implement SSO and SCIM integrations and automate account provisioning, group membership, and access removal.
 * Assist Engineering/DevOps with account administration and access support across AWS, GitHub, Tailscale, and AI model and compute platforms.
 * Maintain IT security controls, conduct access reviews, and help colleagues resolve device and account security issues.
 * Contribute to our SOC 2 effort through Vanta, maintaining evidence and addressing IT-related findings.
 * Document systems and support procedures, identify recurring problems, and improve workflows to reduce manual work and interruptions.