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You will troubleshoot core systems, build operational dashboards, and perform command-line and SaaS administration to ensure secure, 24/7 global operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Tier 2 Support: Act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues, using command-line utilities (CLIs), Git, VS Code, and backend system actions to drive rapid resolution.Log Analysis & Reporting: Interpret raw data and query logs across multiple environments (Gravwell, Splunk, Snowflake, Hive, Tableau, etc.) to conduct root-cause analysis, perform anomaly detection, and build executive-level operational dashboards.SaaS & Systems Administration: Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot core enterprise platforms (Okta, Slack, Jira, Google Workspace, Workday, LDAP) ensuring smooth daily operations.Cross-Functional Handoffs: Partner seamlessly with global peers across EST and APAC to perform clean operational handoffs at shift changes, maintaining constant visibility via shared channels.Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing: Document best practices, participate in weekly team skills-training sessions, and actively leverage modern tooling (including AI coding assistants for SQL/scripts) to optimize workflow output.On-Call & Escalations: Join an on-call rotation for emergency escalations to maintain system uptime and global operational readiness.Top Requirements & Stacked SkillsSaaS Platform Expertise (Must-Have #1): Advanced/Expert-level administration experience in at least one key enterprise tool (e.g., Okta, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, or Workday).Log Analysis & Reporting (Must-Have #2): Proven experience searching raw system logs for errors/anomalies using log aggregators (Splunk, Gravwell, etc.) and building reporting dashboards (Snowflake, Hive, Apache Superset, Tableau, or Atlassian Analytics).Command Line & Development Tools (Must-Have #3): Strong hands-on proficiency with command-line interfaces (CLIs), Git, VS Code, and writing foundational SQL queries.Qualifications & ExperienceExperience: 3+ years in IT Systems Administration, Technical Escalations, or a related Tier 2/3 engineering role.Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.Schedule Requirement: Ability to work full PT coverage (working through 5:00 PM PT) and participate in a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation.Analytical Skills: Demonstrated capability in analyzing system trends, scripting/querying data, and driving root-cause analysis in high-impact situations.Communication: Exceptional cross-team documentation and communication skills; adept at working closely with software and platform engineering groups.Nice-to-HavesDirect experience with Gravwell log management software.Familiarity using AI-assisted productivity tools (e.g., using AI assistants to draft SQL or automation scripts).#IND","company":"Ektello","rawCompany":"ektello","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T11:48:35.915Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"IT Systems Administrator & Analytics Engineer","description":"Systems Administrator & Analytics Engineer (Tier 2)Position Type: ContractShift / Coverage: Remote - Pacific Time (PT) business hours (must work through 5:00 PM PT)Rotation: On-call rotation for emergency escalationsRate: 70.00 /hr. 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