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IT, Cloud & Security Administrator
About Primordial Labs
We're building the next generation interface for commanding autonomous systems in the real world. Our core product, Anura, translates spoken or typed intent into structured actions across drones, sensors, and mission software—enabling faster, more intuitive control in high-stakes environments. We’re a distributed team of engineers, operators, and technologists focused on deploying reliable autonomy at the tactical edge.
The Opportunity
Primordial Labs is hiring its first dedicated IT, Cloud & Security Administrator to run the technology that keeps a small but mighty, fully remote team productive and secure. You will be the hands-on owner of IT day to day, and the person who makes sure our systems protect the sensitive work we do for our customers.
You'll own two environments. The first is our corporate IT environment, built on Microsoft 365, which everyone at the company uses and which you'll own end to end. The second is our AWS cloud environment, where our engineering and DevSecOps team does their development work. You'll work alongside that team to keep it secure, well-structured, and well-documented while keeping pace with what they need. This is a single-contributor role reporting directly to leadership, with a path to IT and Security Lead as the company scales.
What You'll Do
IT Operations and Employee Support
Serve as the first point of contact for all employee IT needs, troubleshooting hardware, software, access, and connectivity issues for a distributed team
Contribute to onboarding and offboarding in coordination with other departments
Maintain asset inventory and the device lifecycle for company laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
Manage Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, including enrollment, compliance policies, and configuration baselines
Document processes, build a source of truth knowledge base, and keep IT runbooks current
Microsoft Environment
Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Design and enforce a least-privilege SharePoint permission structure
Manage licenses, groups, conditional access policies, and role-based permissions
Protect sensitive data through sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and governance of external sharing and guest access
AWS Cloud Administration
Partner with the engineering and DevSecOps team to deliver secure, well-governed cloud resources that support their work
Administer AWS identity, access, and governance, including least-privilege policies and user onboarding and offboarding
Manage cloud spend and mature the environment with tighter access controls and repeatable processes
Cybersecurity
Monitor and respond to security alerts across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, and investigate suspicious activity
Enforce multi-factor authentication, disk encryption, patching, and least-privilege access
Manage vulnerabilities, security configurations, and security awareness training for all employees
Support incident response, including triage, containment, documentation, and follow-up
Compliance Support
Partner with our compliance consultant on CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements, translating them into practical technical controls
Gather evidence, maintain system documentation, and support audits and customer security questionnaires
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) through proper configuration, access control, and data handling
Continuous Improvement
Recommend and implement tools and processes that fit a small, fast-moving team
Manage vendors and IT purchasing
Help define the roadmap for IT and security as the company grows
Who You Are
Experience
5+ years of hands-on IT administration or systems support, ideally in a small company or startup
Experience administering AWS, including IAM, AWS Organizations, EC2, and S3
Direct experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune
Experience supporting remote and distributed teams
Hands-on experience with security fundamentals, including identity and access management, endpoint protection, and incident response
Experience administering a portfolio of SaaS tools, including access, licensing, and vendor management
Skills
Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile devices, and networking basics
Comfort working independently and prioritizing across support requests, security tasks, and projects
Clear, patient communication with non-technical colleagues, and credibility working alongside engineers
Strong documentation habits
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive data
Willingness to wear many hats in a small team
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen, as required for work involving controlled defense information
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with CMMC and NIST 800-171, or experience supporting a compliance effort
Experience in the defense industry or another regulated environment
Experience handling CUI in government cloud environments, such as Microsoft GCC or GCC High, or AWS GovCloud
Experience with Google Workspace
Prior experience leading a Microsoft 365 migration
Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience supporting machine learning or research workloads in the cloud
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, SC-300, MD-102, or SC-200
AWS certifications such as SysOps Administrator or Security Specialty
Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or CISSP
Active security clearance
Important Qualification Note: Due to the nature of our work and federal compliance requirements, this position strictly requires U.S. Citizenship and current residency within the United States. Please note that Permanent Residency (Green Card status) or visa sponsorship cannot satisfy these specific regulatory requirements.
Compensation
Compensation for this position includes a target base salary of $125,000 - $175,000 annually, with the specific figure determined by the candidate's experience level.
We’re committed to fair and equitable compensation and are happy to explain how we determine our salary ranges, just ask!
Our Benefits
Beyond a Competitive Salary, we provide a significant equity stake, aligning your growth with ours.
100% Remote: This role is fully remote, open to residents across the US. We believe that talent knows no borders (well, except for the US in this case!).
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans so you and your family can stay healthy and worry free.
Retirement Planning: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) package, complete with a generous 6% company match.
Generous DTO: Our generous Discretionary Time off (DTO) policy is all about helping you take the breaks you deserve and live your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
Elite Technology Package: Enjoy an elite technology package to make your work effortless and efficient.
Our Interview Process
Our interview process is designed to be thorough and respectful of your time. It typically includes:
Conversation with the People Team (30 mins): Lets get to know one another first!
Manager Interview (30 mins): A discussion about relevant concepts and your past experience.
Technical Deep Dive & Scenario Review (60 mins): A practical, scenario-based session covering cloud architecture, automation, and security incident response.
Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Call (45 mins): Meet team members to discuss daily workflow, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving.
Hiring Manager & Leadership Alignment (45 mins): Final chat on strategic vision, organizational fit, and mutual expectations.
We are committed to a low-stress interview experience—no trick questions or brain teasers!
Primordial Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We firmly believe that a diverse team enriches our problem-solving capabilities, sparks greater creativity, and ultimately leads to a better product and a more vibrant company.
We understand that great talent comes from various paths and that passion and transferable skills are invaluable. At Primordial Labs, what truly matters is your ability to make an impact, your dedication to our mission, and your capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where you can contribute your unique talents, expand your skills, and learn continuously. If you’re driven to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification.
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5+ years IT administration; AWS (IAM, Organizations, EC2, S3); Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune; security fundamentals; U.S. citizenship and residency required; ability to obtain security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- managing IT operations
- administering cloud infrastructure
- ensuring security compliance
Skills & Tools
Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, AWS, IAM, AWS Organizations, EC2, S3, Intune, Windows, macOS, Linux, Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, Google Workspace
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 125,000 – 175,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Primordial Labs
A distributed team building natural language interfaces for commanding autonomous systems in high-stakes environments. — Industry: Information Technology