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IT Systems Administrator

HYCU - Boston, MA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-21

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Salary: USD 75,000 - 105,000 / annual

HYCU is a fast-growing leader in multi-cloud data protection SaaS, backed by $140M in VC funding. The company provides SaaS-based data backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection to thousands of organizations worldwide, with an industry-leading NPS score of 91. We are seeking an IT Systems Administrator for our Boston, MA office (hybrid, 4 days/week in-office) to manage and maintain our organization's IT infrastructure. This role is crucial to ensuring smooth and efficient operations across our global teams in a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities: - Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot hardware and software components including servers, workstations, laptops, phones, and networking equipment - Manage IT audio/visual setup for office global virtual calls, meetings, and all-hands sessions, including Zoom and MS Teams support - Maintain and update operating systems, applications, and firmware - Administer network access switches and WiFi infrastructure for end-user network enablement - Maintain inventory of all equipment (PCs, monitors, laptops, printers, and other components) - Manage IT setup for onboarding and offboarding of all US employees, both remote and on-site - Configure and maintain Office 365 ecosystem policies, settings, and packages (OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint), Entra ID, SSO, and MFA support - Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and breaches - Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities in a timely manner - Maintain documentation of IT systems, configurations, and procedures - Generate reports on system performance, security, and utilization - Serve as on-site point of contact for managing IT vendors and service providers - Work closely with global IT professionals including network engineers, database administrators, and cybersecurity experts - Collaborate on IT projects and initiatives - Be flexible and adaptable across all time zones with focus on the US Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent experience - 5+ years' proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator or similar role - Ability to work in a global team setting; previous global experience is a plus - Advanced user experience with Windows OS and Apple MacOS (command line, driver and software installation) - Experience managing A/V equipment for all-hands meetings, board meetings, webinars, etc. - Hands-on experience with Office 365 administration console and command line experience (PowerShell) - Experience with Jira Service Management - Experience administering tools like Zoom, Slack, Dropbox - Ability to research and make recommendations given technical and non-technical requirements - Eagerness to collaborate with stakeholders outside IT (HR, Marketing, Product, Sales, G&A, executive leadership) - Experience facilitating virtual meetings with internal and external stakeholders for executive leadership teams - Ability to work autonomously and confidently make decisions independently - Must thrive in fast-paced startup environment - Positive attitude and extreme flexibility in assisting others - Strong presentation and communication skills - Ability to multi-task and be a jack of all trades

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