IT Systems & Security Administrator
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Job description
This is a hands-on technical position responsible for maintaining and protecting our enterprise infrastructure, including servers, cloud services, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity platforms, networking, virtualization, identity management, and business applications. You'll work alongside an experienced IT team to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient technology operations across our organization.
If you're passionate about systems administration, cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and building secure technology environments, we'd love to meet you.
Why You'll Love This Role
As a member of our Information Technology team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Design and support modern enterprise technologies.
- Protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
- Work with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware, enterprise security platforms, and cloud technologies.
- Participate in infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives.
- Contribute to security compliance, SOC 2 controls, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with experienced IT professionals across multiple business units.
- Build solutions that directly impact business operations and customer success.
What You'll Do
As our IT Systems & Security Administrator, you will be responsible for:
Infrastructure Administration
- Administer Windows and Linux servers.
- Manage Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, and enterprise cloud services.
- Configure and maintain identity management, Group Policy, MFA, Conditional Access, and access controls.
- Support virtualization, storage, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Maintain system documentation, inventories, and configuration records.
Cybersecurity
- Monitor and investigate security alerts.
- Support endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security, antivirus, and cloud security platforms.
- Participate in incident response and recovery activities.
- Coordinate vulnerability remediation and patch management.
- Assist with firewall, VPN, network security, and privileged access administration.
- Support phishing investigations and security awareness initiatives.
Networking & Cloud
- Support enterprise networking including switches, VLANs, wireless, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot connectivity across multiple business locations.
- Assist with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud resource management.
- Support Teams Phone, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and collaboration platforms.
Operations & Support
- Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues.
- Participate in infrastructure projects and technology implementations.
- Maintain IT asset inventories, software licensing, and purchasing records.
- Collaborate closely with vendors, managed service providers, and internal business teams.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and assist during critical outages or security incidents.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, network administration, infrastructure support, cybersecurity, or related technical roles
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft
- Cisco
- Fortinet
- VMware
- Veeam
- Azure certifications
Equivalent education, certifications, and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience supporting or administering technologies such as:
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Windows Server
- Linux
- VMware
- Veeam
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Fortinet
- CrowdStrike
- Cloudflare
- Duo
- Automox
- Halo PSA
- Egnyte
- PowerShell
- Enterprise networking technologies
- Endpoint management
- Security monitoring platforms
Experience with comparable enterprise technologies is welcomed.
What Makes You Successful
You are someone who:
- Think critically under pressure.
- Enjoys solving complex technical problems.
- Has exceptional attention to detail.
- Documents work thoroughly.
- Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrate integrity and accountability.
- Works independently while collaborating across teams.
- Has a continuous learning mindset?
- Stays current with cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Work at a computer for extended periods
- Occasionally lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Travel between company locations is needed.
- Respond to after-hours outages and security incidents.
- Safely inspect and install technology equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ready to Apply?
If you are enthusiastic about quality, continuous improvement, and helping teams deliver exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.