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Kaedix

System Administrator

Kaedix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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System Administrator Phoenix, AZ - Must be local to Phoenix AZ

About KAEDIX KAEDIX exists to change how the world constructs fundamentally. Join us in pursuing transformational change in every aspect of AEC. We're made up of brilliant engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and other generalists who are united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit.

Building Today. Transforming Tomorrow.

About the Position KAEDIX is seeking a highly capable System Administrator (Contractor) to manage our internal IT systems across a hybrid team. This role combines Tier 1–2 helpdesk responsibilities with ad-hoc strategic infrastructure ownership, including MDM, endpoint security, identity management, and SSO integrations supported by the CIO. You'll support daily tech operations, troubleshoot quickly, and proactively shape systems to support KAEDIX as we scale.

Ensure seamless daily operations while building a secure, automated, and future-ready IT foundation.

Key Responsibilities Helpdesk & Support

Provide chat / email / phone support for team-wide IT issues

Troubleshoot macOS and Windows hardware / software issues

Support Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)

Resolve MFA, identity, and access issues via Microsoft Entra ID

Coordinate device pickup, provisioning, and replacements

Provide onsite support in Phoenix for device swaps, conference gear, or connectivity issues

Endpoint & Device Management

Provision and maintain device inventory (Apple Business Manager)

Administer Jamf for Apple devices (with future transition to Intune)

Remote lock / wipe lost or offboarded devices

Deploy policies and profiles for compliance, security, and performance

Security & Compliance

Monitor and respond to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts

Generate and review monthly device security reports

Enforce Conditional Access and MFA policies

Support SOC2 readiness and basic compliance hardening

User Lifecycle Management

Handle onboarding and offboarding of users across M365 and SaaS tools

Provision RBAC-based access across key apps (e.g., Odoo, HubSpot, Todoist)

Maintain rapid offboarding protocol : access revoked within 1 hour of request

Proactive IT Operations

Monitor systems for preventative risk or performance issues

Conduct quarterly IT infrastructure reviews and share roadmap recommendations

Recommend cost-effective tools or automations to improve workflows and security

Strategic Initiatives

Lead MDM migration from Jamf to Microsoft Intune

Design and implement SSO workflows for key platforms (e.g., Todoist, Miro, Gusto)

Build automated provisioning scripts or workflows across SaaS stack

Partner with leadership to plan Zero Trust security and device lifecycle automation

SLA Expectations Onsite support in Phoenix may be requested for P1 or P2 issues involving devices or connectivity.

Critical (P1) : Device down, MFA failure, account lockout

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High (P2) : Odoo / HubSpot login issues, Defender alerts

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Routine (P3) : New user setup, file access, hardware sync

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Qualifications Education & Experience

3+ years in IT systems admin or support roles (including contractor / freelance experience)

Experience managing both day-to-day IT and long-term systems design

Prior work with small / hybrid or startup teams

Technical Skills

Expertise in Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)

Hands-on experience managing Apple Business Manager and Jamf for Apple fleets

Familiar with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint : monitoring, triage, and reporting

Comfortable with remote lock / wipe, compliance policies, and secure device provisioning

Familiar with SSO / SAML integrations and MDM migrations

Comfortable scripting in PowerShell or Bash

Certifications (Preferred, but not required)

Microsoft Certified : Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified : Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Jamf Certified Associate or 200-level+ certification

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

Soft Skills

Clear and proactive communicator

Comfortable with minimal oversight and high autonomy

Bias toward secure, scalable, and automated solutions

Strong follow-through and systems thinking mindset

Work Environment

Contractor role with flexible, part-time hours

Primarily remote, but must be available for onsite response in Phoenix when needed

Fast-paced, experimental culture where execution wins over perfection

Regular async collaboration with CIO and ops / tech teams

Lightly structured environment – initiative is critical

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