IT Project Manager/Systems Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Project Manager / Systems Administrator is an experienced, organized, and technically capable IT professional joining our team in a hybrid role: part IT project manager, part junior systems administrator. You'll own the coordination and delivery of IT initiatives across the organization while working hands-on in our enterprise environment alongside senior team members.

This role is a fit for someone with a few jobs into their career who has built solid systems administration fundamentals. Likely in a junior system admin or MSP role who is ready to broaden their scope. You'll take ownership of the IT project portfolio, mature our documentation and process practices, and continue to sharpen your technical depth across a full Microsoft enterprise stack. The role has exposure to security, compliance, infrastructure, and data, with a clear path to grow into senior systems responsibilities over time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• IT Project & Program Management (approx. 50%)
• Own IT projects end-to-end: scope, timelines, stakeholder communication, risk tracking, and delivery.
• Maintain the IT project portfolio, backlog, and roadmap. Keep status visible to leadership and business stakeholders.
• Lead IT documentation practices: standard operating procedures, system inventories, vendor records, and knowledge base content.
• Drive IT compliance activities, including evidence collection, policy documentation, and audit preparation.
• Manage vendor and licensing relationships, including renewals, quotes, and procurement coordination.
• Facilitate IT meetings, track action items, and keep initiatives from stalling.
• Systems Administration (approx. 50%)
• Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams), Entra ID, and Active Directory: user lifecycle, group and license management, access reviews, and policy configuration.
• Support endpoint management, including device deployment, patching, and Intune/Defender operations.
• Support networking operations on Cisco Meraki: troubleshooting, change management, and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain backup operations; assist with infrastructure health checks and routine maintenance.
• Cross-train with senior team members on infrastructure, security, and cloud systems; the role is structured with meaningful runway to take on deeper technical ownership.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in a related field like computer science or information systems.
• 3–9 years of progressive experience in IT support, systems administration, or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects and drive initiatives to completion without heavy supervision.
• Strong organizational and documentation instincts; you leave environments more legible than you found them.
• Clear written and verbal communication. Comfortable presenting to leadership and translating between technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on administration experience with Microsoft 365 Entra, and Active Directory
• Solid troubleshooting skills across Windows endpoints, common business applications, and basic networking.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Prior experience at a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
• Exposure to regulatory or security frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, SOC 2, or ISO 27001.
• Working knowledge of any of the following: Entra ID / Conditional Access, Exchange Online, SharePoint administration, Intune, Cisco Meraki, Azure, Veeam or similar backup platforms.
• Scripting experience (PowerShell preferred; Python a plus).
• Experience with formal change management practices.
• Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments.
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft MS-900/AZ-900/MS-102, ITIL Foundation, PMP/CAPM, etc.).

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.
• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable.
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem.
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence

ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including:

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) ER matching
• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.