Windows IT Administrator

FITS is a full-service IT consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise. We are proud to be a minority, veteran-owned firm that provides comprehensive IT consulting services, information security, and cloud computing security to clients of all sizes since 2000. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their security and compliance goals while providing thoughtful and responsive professional services.

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Potential for Telework: Yes, 20%. Applicant must be able to be on site in Santa Monica.

Clearance: None

FITS is seeking an experienced Windows IT Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will support our client's work developing celebrated, genre-defying games. Your work will focus on day-to-day technical infrastructure requirements. This may include remote system and application support, network diagnostics, asset management and physical hardware configuration. Qualified applicants need to be highly organized with strong communication skills, possess a customer-first mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced game production environment. This role will own the Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) implementation and infrastructure management for all users.

Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows/Linux server operating systems and applications.

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

• Ensure security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.

• Manage network servers and technology tools.

• Set up accounts and workstations.

• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.

• Develop expertise to train staff in innovative technologies.

• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies.

Qualifications
• 1-5 years' experience as a Windows IT Administrator, System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role.

• Experience with networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management.

• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.

• Experience with Azure and common cloud administration.

• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.

• Excellent communication skills.

• BS/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience; professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving and communications skills as well as strong background in risk and vulnerability analysis; knowledge of risk modeling and frameworks; and recommending risk mitigation strategies.

Pay Range: $33.65-$43.27/hour

The FITS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

First Information Technology Services, Inc. believes that a well-rounded compensation package helps teams members thrive in their work and home life. FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), matching 401(K), short/long term disability, life insurance, and parental leave. Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure. Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays. FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.

FITS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FITS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at FITS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.