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Modular Unmanned Autonomous Systems | Designed for the Warfighter, Built at the Edge.
The Role
Designs, maintains, and scales enterprise IT infrastructure across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. Provides advanced escalation support, manages identity and access through Okta and Microsoft 365, automates endpoint provisioning with NinjaOne and Intune, administers Windows and Ubuntu servers, monitors systems, remediates vulnerabilities, and enforces security, availability, and performance standards. The role is onsite in San Diego and may require up to 5% domestic travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Firestorm is looking for a Senior Staff Systems Administrator who will design, maintain, and scale our core IT infrastructure and advanced systems environment. You will provide engineering and escalation support, oversee end-to-end endpoint provisioning and device management using NinjaOne and Microsoft Intune across Windows and macOS fleets, and manage enterprise Windows and Linux/Ubuntu servers. You will also administer complex hybrid environments, drive automation and vulnerability remediation, and enforce high-availability, robust security, and monitor standards across the organization.
What You Will Do
- Advanced Support & Escalation: Take ownership of complex technical requests and escalated incidents via Jira Service Desk, resolving critical hardware, software, and infrastructure issues with strict documentation.
- Identity & Access Administration: Lead user lifecycle provisioning (onboarding, offboarding, role changes) inside Okta and Microsoft 365 environments.
- Cross-Platform Provisioning: Build and execute automated end-to-end laptop and desktop provisioning for macOS and Windows environments utilizing NinjaOne alongside Microsoft Intune/Autopilot.
- Infrastructure Engineering: Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux/Ubuntu server environments, ensuring peak performance, security, and redundancy.
- System Monitoring & Security: Serve as the technical lead for network and systems health, identifying early baseline anomalies, managing threshold alerts via NinjaOne, and executing vulnerability remediation.
- Perform other duties as directed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Network Systems Administration or equivalent relative degree. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of progressive relevant experience in related field.
- 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62 required due to ITAR regulations, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals under asylee or refugee status
- 7+ years of enterprise IT systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or advanced technical support experience.
Operating Systems & Servers:
- Hands-on administrative experience working across Windows, Mac, and Linux (Ubuntu).
- Experience working with both Windows and Linux servers.
- Modern Workspace Platforms: Direct administrative exposure to NinjaOne, Microsoft Intune, Okta, and standard communication suites (Slack, Zoom).
- Core Systems & Security: Experience with mitigating vulnerabilities identified by standard tooling and enforcing security baselines.
- Networking Fundamentals: experience with basic networking principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Endpoint & Mobile Management: Advanced ability to manage and configure Intune for deployments for laptops and mobile devices.
- Cloud Configuration & Governance: Ability to configure policy and rules in Microsoft 365 environments.
- Hybrid Cloud Environment Management: Ability to traverse Microsoft environments on-premise and in the cloud; Active Directory, DNS, etc.
- Advanced Networking: Advanced networking skills such as routing, VLAN segmentation, access controls, and working with 100G networking.
- AI & Agentic Workloads: Experience with Amazon Quick, Kiro, and/or managing and maintaining agentic workloads.
- Compliance & Federal Frameworks: Familiarity working within compliance-driven spaces such as GCC High or FedRAMP Moderate/High environments.
Who We Are:
At Firestorm, we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems. Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem: the systems needed most by operators are often too expensive, too slow to produce, and too difficult to sustain at scale. Firestorm exists to change that.
We develop mission-adaptable aerial systems and deployable manufacturing infrastructure designed to put capability directly into the hands of the warfighter. From modular unmanned aircraft to xCell — our deployable microfactory — our goal is to make defense systems rapidly deployable, adaptable, and producible at the point of need.
We are looking for builders, operators, and problem-solvers who want to work on meaningful technology with real-world impact.
Work Environment:
- The position is working onsite at Headquarters in San Diego, CA.
- We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating; relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 5%, if needed
This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment and the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about regularly throughout the day. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
Compensation:
- Salary Base: $159,000 - $190,000 salary, commensurate with experience
- Equity: Meaningful equity grant in a growth-stage defense technology company
The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Benefits & Perks:
Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:
- We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- Equity grants for new hires
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in July & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Export Control Compliance:
To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] so we can provide the support you need.
The base pay range for this role is $159,000 – $190,000 per year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Network Systems Administration, or a related field; alternatively, 12+ years of progressive relevant experience
- U.S. Person status or eligibility for required ITAR and EAR authorizations
- 7+ years of enterprise IT systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or advanced technical support experience
- Hands-on administrative experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux/Ubuntu
- Experience administering Windows and Linux servers
- Administrative experience with NinjaOne, Microsoft Intune, Okta, Slack, and Zoom
- Experience mitigating vulnerabilities and enforcing security baselines
- Basic networking knowledge
- Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell
- Advanced Microsoft Intune management for laptop and mobile device deployments
- Ability to configure policies and rules in Microsoft 365
- Experience managing hybrid Microsoft environments, including on-premises and cloud systems, Active Directory, and DNS
- Advanced networking skills, including routing, VLAN segmentation, access controls, and 100G networking
- Experience with Amazon Quick, Kiro, or agentic workloads
- Familiarity with GCC High or FedRAMP Moderate/High environments
- Ability to work onsite in San Diego, California
Firestorm Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Firestorm and has not been reviewed or approved by Firestorm.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with company‑paid life/AD&D and short‑ and long‑term disability plus optional hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance. Tax‑advantaged accounts and mental‑health resources are also highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes “unlimited PTO” and an unusually generous holiday calendar that features a year‑end hiatus. Generous parental leave is also called out.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Multiple postings list explicit salary ranges for roles across engineering, operations, and field positions, and internship hourly rates are published. These disclosures provide clearer expectations on cash compensation for many candidates.
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The Company
What We Do
We are building the future of modular, open-source architectures supporting the Department of Defense requirements to create Affordable Mass. Firestorm is redefining military expectations for on-site modularity to support the widest array of mission areas.
