Systems Administrator

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Garden Grove, CA, USA
Hybrid
100K-120K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Energy
The Role
Administer and maintain company IT infrastructure: identity and collaboration platforms, endpoint and device fleets, A/V and Zoom Rooms, security and compliance (EDR, MDM, patching, vulnerability scanning), escalate T2/T3 incidents, create SOPs/runbooks, lead migrations and automation, and partner on identity lifecycle, access controls, and audit-ready documentation.
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About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview:
Harbinger Motors is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Administrator to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house IT infrastructure that supports our engineering, manufacturing, and corporate operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing complex hybrid IT environments and is passionate about supporting a mission-driven company that's electrifying the future of transport.

What You'll Do:

Infrastructure Management

  • Own and administer Google Workspace, ensuring reliable identity, email, and collaboration services.
  • Manage JumpCloud for directory services, device management, SSO, and fleet-wide configuration.
  • Maintain Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) including permissions, workflows, and integrations.
  • Oversee Slack workspace configuration, app governance, and lifecycle management.
  • Manage company hardware: macOS, Windows, Ubuntu, and mobile fleets.
  • Support and maintain Neat devices and Zoom Rooms, keeping meetings running smoothly and preventing A/V meltdowns.
  • Ensure scalable, well-documented infrastructure across SaaS, endpoints, and collaboration tools.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and maintain endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability scanning across macOS, Windows, Ubuntu, and mobile fleets.
  • Centralize and standardize identity across the company by consolidating login methods into JumpCloud as the primary IdP, including full rollout of IAM, SSO, and SCIM provisioning.
  • Design, enforce, and maintain security policies on devices, SaaS platforms, and internal systems to ensure compliance and reduce organizational risk.
  • Manage user lifecycle processes with tightly controlled access, least-privilege principles, and automated provisioning/deprovisioning wherever possible.
  • Partner with security teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities
  • Maintain logs, configurations, and documentation in a clean, audit-ready state

Support & Operations

  • Serve as an escalation point for T2/T3 issues
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, identity, and network issues with clarity and speed.
  • Maintain and publish SOPs, runbooks, and documentation that people can actually follow.
  • Support office and remote collaboration tools, including Zoom Rooms and Neat equipment.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with end users

Projects & Improvement

  • Lead migrations, upgrades, and cross-platform integrations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and reduce operational drag.
  • Standardize processes and develop sustainable long-term solutions instead of quick duct-tape fixes.
  • Evaluate new tools and technologies that improve reliability, security, and employee experience.

What You'll Need:

  • 4+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator
  • Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace, JumpCloud, Atlassian, and Slack.
  • Deep technical knowledge of macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu environments.
  • Experience with endpoint security, EDR, MDM, patching tools, and vulnerability scanners.
  • Proven ability to manage access controls, identities, and device compliance.
  • Experience supporting Zoom Rooms or similar A/V setups.
  • Ability to write clean, complete documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to explain tech to non-tech people without pain.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience scaling IT operations in a rapidly growing environment.
  • Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
  • Experience with mobile device management.
Key Benefits & Perks:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
  • Early-stage Stock Options
  • Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
  • Annual Vacation Bonus
  • Wellness & Fertility Benefits
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range
$100,000$120,000 USD
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].
 
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
 
Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
 
Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
 
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator
  • Hands-on experience administering Google Workspace
  • Hands-on experience administering JumpCloud
  • Hands-on experience administering Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Hands-on experience administering Slack
  • Deep technical knowledge of macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu environments
  • Experience with endpoint security, EDR, MDM, patching tools, and vulnerability scanners
  • Proven ability to manage access controls, identities, and device compliance (IAM, SSO, SCIM)
  • Experience supporting Zoom Rooms or similar A/V setups (Neat devices, Zoom)
  • Ability to write clean, complete documentation (SOPs, runbooks)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users
  • Experience scaling IT operations in a rapidly growing environment
  • Scripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
  • Experience with mobile device management (additional mention)

Harbinger Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harbinger and has not been reviewed or approved by Harbinger.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for its market and stage, and feedback suggests ranges are posted and compensation is communicated clearly in listings.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is highlighted as 100% employer‑paid for employees across postings, indicating strong medical, dental, and vision support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as generous, with parental leave and an annual vacation bonus appearing alongside core PTO.

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The Company
HQ: Garden Grove, CA
407 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.

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