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Confidential Company · 6 days ago

Systems Security Administrator

Confidential Company is seeking a Systems Security Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize their IT infrastructure with an emphasis on Microsoft technologies and cloud security. The role involves maintaining Azure resources, administering Entra ID, and ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise systems and applications.

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Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Azure resources including computers, networking, and storage
Configure, support, and troubleshoot Azure Enterprise Applications and Azure App Registrations
Monitor performance, optimize Azure costs, and implement best practices for scalability and security
Implement and maintain Azure policies, resource tagging, and automation using PowerShell or other scripting tools
Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including user accounts, roles, and access controls
Manage on-premises Active Directory and synchronization with Azure AD
Implement and monitor Conditional Access Policies and Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Maintain identity federation, SSO, and secure application integrations
Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Office 365
Support threat detection, response, and prevention using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Conduct threat hunting, log analysis, and root cause investigations for security events
Implement and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, and insider risk policies
Manage certificates, encryption protocols, and secure communications
Participate in security assessments, audits, and Zero Trust initiatives
Support and maintain Microsoft Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Ensure up time, data protection, and disaster recovery for collaboration platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve system, identity, and application issues
Apply updates, patches, and configurations following best practices
Maintain comprehensive system and security documentation

Qualification

Azure administrationMicrosoft DefenderActive DirectorySecurity compliancePowerShell scriptingM365IdentityAccess ManagementTroubleshooting skillsAnalytical skillsHybrid environmentsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of experience in system administration and security operations with emphasis on Microsoft environments
Strong knowledge of Azure administration, Entra ID, Active Directory, M365, and Microsoft Defender
Experience with Azure Enterprise Applications, App Registrations, and Sentinel for monitoring and incident response
Familiarity with certificates, encryption, and security compliance frameworks
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration management
Experience managing hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
Strong understanding of IT security principles, Zero Trust, and compliance standards
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (a plus)

Company

Confidential Company

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Carl Myers MD, MBA
Founder and CEO
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Mike Mileski
CEO
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