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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Engineer - **Company:** Friedman Management Company - **Location:** Farmington Hills, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Configuration Management, Information Leak Prevention, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, User Provisioning Software, Virtual Local Area Networks, Microsoft Power Automate, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Zendesk - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/409129390 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (required) * 5+ years of IT experience, including recent experience supporting an organization of 300+ employees * Demonstrated day-to-day, hands-on experience with Azure, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Intune, and PowerShell * Tier 2-3 troubleshooting experience across identity, endpoint, and network issues * Strong networking skills, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, firewalls, and switching. Networking is a core part of this role * Experience working within a change management process and maintaining documentation * Strong communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical staff * Sound judgment when making changes in a production environment, and knowing when to escalate * Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to properties in the metro area Nice to have: Python; Microsoft Copilot administration; Claude Enterprise administration; certifications (AZ-104, SC-300, MD-102, SC-401); experience with Meraki, Zendesk, Yardi, or commercial real estate operations. ## Description * Administer our Azure and Microsoft 365 tenant, including configuration, licensing, tenant health, and cost management * Manage Entra ID: conditional access policies, group and account lifecycle, app registrations, SSO integrations, and privileged access * Manage Windows and iOS sevices through Intune: configuration and compliance policies, application deployment, Autopilot, and patching * Administer Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365, including policy configuration, alert triage, and remediation * Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview: data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery * Manage the corporate and property network environment: firewalls, switching, wireless, and site-to-site VPN * Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for user provisioning, reporting, and routine remediation * Serve as the Tier 2-3 escalation point for the IT Specialist team and provide technical mentoring * Lead infrastructure, migration, and security projects from planning through implementation and documentation * Manage system monitoring, backup and recovery testing, and patch compliance reporting * Follow change management procedures and maintain technical documentation and runbooks ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Hate organising your photos? 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