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# Senior Systems Administrator (6006) at Shield AI

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/e899be5d-2c00-4fa2-be0a-51841d4a18fb

## Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

## What You'll Do

- Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Windows, Linux, and macOS systems supporting corporate business operations.
- Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise infrastructure including cloud services, identity management, endpoint management, collaboration platforms, and core IT systems.
- Analyze system performance, availability, and operational metrics to proactively improve reliability, scalability, and security.
- Administer Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Group Policy, authentication services, and role-based access controls.
- Deploy, maintain, and support endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune, JAMF, and related management technologies.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades, migrations, patch management, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
- Lead technical implementation of enterprise IT projects while coordinating with Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and business stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, operating system, cloud, and application issues using root cause analysis methodologies.
- Support LAN/WAN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and network-related troubleshooting in partnership with networking teams.
- Develop automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual administration.
- Maintain accurate system documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
- Manage enterprise hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
- Participate in incident response, change management, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity activities.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and perform scheduled maintenance outside normal business hours as required.
- Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance across the Enterprise IT organization.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise IT infrastructure and systems.
- Strong experience supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems within enterprise environments.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management.
- Experience administering Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune.
- Experience managing endpoint platforms such as JAMF, Intune, or Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, VPN, DNS, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills across operating systems, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
- Experience implementing system upgrades, migrations, and enterprise infrastructure projects.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high operational standards.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and support planned maintenance activities.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments including Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms.
- Experience administering ITSM and asset management platforms such as Jira Service Management and Snipe-IT.
- Working knowledge of ITIL service management practices including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.
- Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified, Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+, Security+, VMware VCP, Cisco, or ITIL Foundation.
- Experience supporting highly secure or regulated enterprise environments.

Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

## About Shield AI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Shield AI builds AI pilots and autonomous systems for military aircraft to protect service members and civilians.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series G, venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, Andrew Reiter

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Defense technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, aerospace
- Target customers: U.S. Department of Defense, allied nations’ military forces (B2G / Government)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.”

## Products & Services
- **Hivemind**: A combat‑tested, modular autonomy stack for aircraft – self‑driving technology for drones, jets, and helicopters. Includes path‑planning, mapping, state‑estimation, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. Type: Software (AI/autonomy).
- **V‑BAT**: A vertical take‑off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed for persistent ISR and strike missions. Type: Hardware (drone).
- **X‑BAT**: An advanced unmanned aircraft system with extended endurance and payload capacity, built for multi‑domain operations. Type: Hardware (drone).
- **Hivemind Vision Systems**: Computer‑vision and sensor‑fusion capabilities integrated into Hivemind for GPS‑denied environments. Type: Software + sensors.
- **Hivemind Enterprise**: A deployable version of Hivemind for third‑party platforms and commercial applications. Type: Software.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). Total funding raised: $3.6B (as of Series G in March 2026).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$21.7M (estimated, private) | Total Funding $3.6B (including $2B Series G led by JP Morgan Chase and Advent International, March 2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: JP Morgan Chase, Advent International, Blackstone, Riot Ventures, SnowPoint Ventures, Disruptive (55+ investors total). Strategic partners include U.S. DoD and allied defense forces.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 68.3% YoY to 1,283 employees; 338 active job postings (+57.2% YoY); operates in 5 countries (U.S., Australia, UAE, Norway, Ukraine); recent acquisitions of Sentient Vision Systems (2024), Heron Systems, MARTIN UAV.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Combat‑proven autonomy**: Hivemind has been tested in live military operations, providing a first‑mover advantage in contested, GPS‑denied environments.
- **Full‑stack integration**: Combines software (AI pilot), hardware (V‑BAT, X‑BAT), and sensor systems, creating a tightly integrated product ecosystem.
- **Cross‑functional engineering culture**: Engineers work across AI, robotics, aerospace, and defense – not siloed – enabling rapid iteration and field deployment.
- **Top talent pipeline**: Employees drawn from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Amazon, Anduril, and other leading defense/tech firms.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale AI pilots across all domains**: Extend Hivemind from aircraft to ships, satellites, and ground vehicles (“every military asset”).
- **International expansion**: Growing presence in Australia, Europe, and Middle East via mission autonomy centers and partnerships.
- **Deepen autonomy stack**: Continued investment in reinforcement learning, simulation, and computer vision to maintain leadership in contested‑environment autonomy.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven work**: Directly contribute to protecting service members and civilians with cutting‑edge AI and robotics.
- **Cross‑functional teams**: Engineers collaborate across disciplines (AI, hardware, software, systems) on real‑world defense challenges.
- **Benefits**: Excellent medical coverage, mental health EAP, paid parental leave, pet insurance, flexible work hours, gym discounts (SD) / on‑site gym (DC), free parking, competitive compensation, 401k with match, stock benefits.
- **Work policy**: Flexible work hours; some offices (e.g., San Diego HQ, Arlington, DC) have on‑site facilities. Remote/hybrid options available depending on role.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (68% headcount growth) with hundreds of open roles across engineering, operations, and program management.

## Sources
1. [shield.ai/about](https://shield.ai/about/)
2. [shield.ai/careers](https://shield.ai/careers/)
3. [LinkedIn – Shield AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai)
4. [CBInsights – Shield AI](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/shield-ai)
5. [Lever – Shield AI Jobs](https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai)

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