IT Systems Administrator
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Job description
We're hiring a proactive IT Systems Engineer to manage and improve our cloud-based SaaS environment. This role focuses on systems ownership, identity and access management, and security operations-ensuring employees have reliable, secure, and efficient access to the tools they need., Security Tools - Administration, Enhancement & Proactive Monitoring
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Serve as the primary administrator for key security platforms including Arctic Wolf, Zscaler, Okta, and Mimecast
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Continuously evaluate, improve, and tune security tools to strengthen detection, response, and overall security posture
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Proactively monitor alerts, logs, and system health to identify and remediate issues before they impact the business
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Lead or assist in security incident response, triage, and post-incident review
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Maintain up-to-date configurations, policies, and documentation across all security platforms
Microsoft 365 Administration
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Manage and administer M365 tenant including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
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Handle user lifecycle management - provisioning, de-provisioning, licensing, and access controls
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Monitor tenant health, enforce security policies, and manage compliance and DLP configurations
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Support Power BI administration including workspace management, user access, and data connectivity
Email Security
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Administer and optimize Mimecast for email security, continuity, and archiving
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Manage policies for spam filtering, attachment protection, impersonation defense, and data leakage prevention
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Monitor email traffic and investigate quarantine events, false positives, and delivery issues
Vendor & Third-Party Management
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Serve as a key point of contact for third-party IT vendors and managed service partners
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Hold vendors accountable to project timelines, deliverables, and service-level expectations
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Coordinate vendor onboarding, access management, and offboarding in alignment with security policies
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Escalate and track issues through to resolution, ensuring vendors meet organizational standards
Helpdesk & Ticketing
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Oversee IT helpdesk queue - triage, prioritize, assign, and resolve tickets
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Apply sharp diagnostic skills to resolve complex technical issues across SaaS platforms, endpoints, and user access
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Identify recurring issues and drive root-cause fixes to reduce ticket volume over time
Training & User Enablement
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Assist in developing and delivering IT and security awareness training for end users
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Create clear, user-friendly documentation, how-to guides, and knowledge base articles
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Champion best practices around security hygiene, tool adoption, and productivity
AI Tools & Innovation
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Actively leverage AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered security features, automation platforms) to improve efficiency and outcomes
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Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline IT operations and reduce manual effort, Applicants are required to submit only the materials specifically requested as part of the application process. Please do not include any unsolicited materials, as they will not be reviewed or considered.
Unsolicited materials may include, but are not limited to:
- Marketing or promotional concepts
- Business ideas or strategies
- Photographs, videos, or other media
- Presentations, designs, or other creative content
By submitting any materials beyond those explicitly requested, you agree that:
- You are voluntarily providing such materials
Requirements
Do you have experience in Ticketing system technical support?, You'll independently manage core platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, identity systems), resolve complex issues, and drive automation and process improvements to scale IT operations., * 5+ years of experience in an IT systems, security, or cloud operations role
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Hands-on administration experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID)
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Strong troubleshooting skills - you diagnose methodically, escalate when appropriate, and follow through to resolution
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Experience managing an IT ticketing system (Freshservice)
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Comfortable holding vendors accountable and managing external project timelines
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Excellent communication skills - able to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical users
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Self-directed and proactive - you don't wait for things to break
Nice to Have:
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Experience managing or supporting security platforms such as Arctic Wolf, Zscaler, Okta, and/or Mimecast
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Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar in a professional setting
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ITIL foundation or equivalent IT service management experience
Benefits & conditions
$110k -120k base + bonus