Job Title: Staff Systems Administrator
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company committed to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our innovative products, such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and advanced simulation technologies, support global operations from our offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.shield.ai http://www.shield.ai.
Job Description
As a Staff Systems Administrator, you will serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure in support of Shield AI’s critical defense technology programs. You will ensure system reliability, security, and performance across a range of environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications and development operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of servers, network, and software systems (on-premises and cloud).
- Manage virtualization environments, containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and associated storage solutions.
- Enforce information security protocols, implement access controls, and ensure compliance with company and defense industry cybersecurity standards.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and remediation workflows.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for systems architectures, configurations, and procedures.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and dr