IT Administrator (Contractor, 40 hours per month)

Aequilibrium Software

1d•Remote

About The Position

IT Administrator (Contractor, Up to 40 Hours/Month) We’re looking for an IT Administrator to support our growing, fully remote team at AEQ. This is a hands-on, part-time contract role supporting day-to-day IT operations, employee onboarding/offboarding, and overall system performance. You’ll be joining a collaborative, fast-moving team working across digital, AI, and immersive technologies. Who You Are You are a proactive and reliable IT generalist who thrives in a remote environment. You take ownership of issues, communicate clearly, and are comfortable supporting both end users and cloud-based systems. You bring strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and are confident managing, securing, and optimizing cloud environments as part of your day-to-day work.

Requirements

Proven experience as an IT Administrator or similar role in a cloud-based environment
Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (required)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)
Deep understanding of GCP IAM, including roles, policies, and access controls
Experience with GCP networking (VPCs, VPNs, Interconnect) and compute/storage services
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Google Cloud Operations Suite / Stackdriver)
Exposure to cloud cost management and optimization (FinOps practices)
Solid understanding of networks, systems, and IT security best practices
Experience supporting remote teams and distributed environments
Experience with IT service management tools and ticketing systems
Ability to troubleshoot across hardware, software, and cloud systems
Comfortable managing multiple SaaS tools and user access
Basic scripting or automation experience is an asset
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical users

Nice To Haves

Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., Google Cloud certifications, CompTIA) are an asset

Responsibilities

Provide remote technical support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, ongoing support, offboarding)
Manage and resolve IT tickets, ensuring timely communication and documentation
Support and maintain cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Work within GCP environments including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and VPC networking (including shared VPCs, VPN, and Interconnect)
Monitor system performance, uptime, and reliability, ensuring high availability and supporting disaster recovery readiness
Utilize Google Cloud Operations Suite (Stackdriver) for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting system performance and errors
Support infrastructure provisioning and consistency using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager)
Administer and manage identity and access within GCP, applying best practices around IAM, service accounts, and least privilege access
Monitor and manage cloud usage and costs, applying FinOps principles (budgets, labeling, cost tracking, and optimization strategies)
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues with minimal disruption to users
Set up and configure laptops and equipment, including VR (Oculus) devices
Administer user accounts across tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, and other SaaS platforms
Manage software updates, patches, and system configurations
Identify and address security vulnerabilities, including phishing risks and endpoint protection
Educate team members on IT and security best practices
Maintain clear documentation of systems, configurations, and processes
Support light automation and scripting to improve efficiency

Benefits

Flexibility, this is a contractor 40 hours a month at $35/hour so we are open to someone having another part-time or full-time job.
Remote Work Culture

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