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IT Systems Administrator

at Perplexity AI

Mid LevelNo visa sponsorshipCybersecurity

Posted 11 hours ago

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Compensation: Not specified GBP
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Perplexity is seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Administrator to join the team and help build and manage the company’s technology infrastructure from the ground up. This in-person role is based in London and covers device provisioning, software systems management, MDM, security policy enforcement, and user access administration. You will lead IT projects on endpoint management, security enhancements, and infrastructure improvements, and use automation to scale IT capabilities. The role requires strong Okta, macOS, and GSuite experience and a proven track record of independent IT project delivery.

Perplexity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team, revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. As an early hire in this crucial role, you will have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our technology infrastructure from the ground up.

This role is based in-person at our London, United Kingdom office.

Responsibilities

Procure, maintain, and administer computers, networking equipment, and office technology
Manage and optimize corporate software systems, including automations and integrations
Oversee and enhance the Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure
Deploy and enforce robust security policies and procedures
Provision and manage user accounts and permissions
Provide prompt, effective technical support and troubleshoot complex issues
Lead IT projects focused on endpoint management, security enhancements, and infrastructure improvements
Leverage automation and build tools to scale IT capabilities

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on IT systems administration experience
Strong proficiency in Okta, macOS & GSuite environments
Strong troubleshooting skills
Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, endpoint protection, compliance and encryption
Proven track record in managing IT projects on their own, including system upgrades and new implementations
Strives for automation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

Experience with Scripting (Bash, Python), especially for endpoint management
Experience with international IT regulations and compliance

Responsibilities

Procure, maintain, and administer computers, networking equipment, and office technology

Manage and optimize corporate software systems, including automations and integrations

Oversee and enhance the Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure

Deploy and enforce robust security policies and procedures

Provision and manage user accounts and permissions

Provide prompt, effective technical support and troubleshoot complex issues

Lead IT projects focused on endpoint management, security enhancements, and infrastructure improvements

Leverage automation and build tools to scale IT capabilities

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on IT systems administration experience

Strong proficiency in Okta, macOS & GSuite environments

Strong troubleshooting skills

Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, endpoint protection, compliance and encryption

Proven track record in managing IT projects on their own, including system upgrades and new implementations

Strives for automation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills