System Administrator at Distributor Wire Cable — Remote
Full job description
People here stay because the work is meaningful, the culture is strong, and the problems are worth solving.
Location: This role is remote, but will require going into our local facility occasionally for equipment support.
Our Technology Stack
Identity & Cloud: Google Workspace, AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, CloudWatch), SSO / SAML / SCIM
Management & Security: NinjaOne, Arctic Wolf, Meraki (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPN)
Data & Apps: Snowflake, Looker, ClickUp, Shopify, REST APIs
Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash
What you will be doing:
Identity & Access Management
- 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
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
Required skills
- macos
- rest
- windows
- communication
- cross-functional
- aws ec2
- artificial intelligence
- bash
- procurement
- snowflake