The Bison Group · 13 hours ago
Systems Administrator (Mid-Level)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelThe Bison Group is seeking a Systems Administrator to support and maintain a modern, cloud-managed IT environment. This role focuses on endpoint management, identity and access control, security monitoring, and compliance support in a regulated environment.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Administer and support Windows 11 laptops managed through Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Intune
Configure and maintain Intune policies for device compliance, configuration profiles, security baselines, platform scripts, and update management
Manage the full device lifecycle: provisioning, enrollment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and secure decommissioning
Support secure remote workforce operations with cloud-managed endpoints
Administer Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Manage user identities, access controls, conditional access policies, and role-based access
Support Cisco Duo as a third-party MFA provider integrated with external cloud services such as Entra
Utilize Microsoft Defender (e.g., Defender for Endpoint) to monitor endpoint health, investigate alerts, and support remediation activities
Leverage Microsoft Purview for data protection, sensitivity labeling, and compliance-related controls
Review logs and security signals in Microsoft Sentinel, escalating or coordinating response actions as appropriate
Apply security best practices including least privilege, device hardening, and zero-trust access principles
Support secure network access using SASE for VPN and remote connectivity
Coordinate with networking teams on Fortinet firewalls, switches, and wireless infrastructure as it relates to endpoint access and security controls
Assist with access segmentation, secure connectivity policies, and network-related incident response
Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, diagrams, and standard operating guides
Support organizational CMMC 2.0 (NIST 800-171 Rev 2) compliance efforts, including control implementation, evidence gathering, and audit preparation (scope varies by seniority)
Ensure operational practices align with internal security policies and compliance requirements
Troubleshoot endpoint, identity, access, and security issues across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Perform root-cause analysis and implement preventative improvements
Participate in system enhancements, security improvements, and process optimization initiatives
Collaborate with IT support, security, and compliance stakeholders to ensure a stable and secure environment
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting Windows endpoints in a cloud-managed, Microsoft 365–centric environment
Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID and Intune
Practical experience with endpoint security and compliance tooling (e.g., Defender, device compliance policies)
Strong technical documentation skills with attention to accuracy and audit readiness
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a remote-capable environment
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Strong working knowledge of CMMC 2.0 and alignment to NIST 800-171 Rev 2 controls
Experience supporting compliance initiatives, audits, SSP-related activities, and documentation development
Willingness and ability to grow into deeper compliance responsibilities over time
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms
Familiarity with SASE/VPN solutions
Exposure to Fortinet network environments from an endpoint or access-control perspective
PowerShell or automation experience for endpoint and tenant administration
Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., defense, government contractors, healthcare)
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Adapts quickly to new challenges, technologies, and evolving problem sets
Applies strong analytical and critical-thinking skills across a wide range of technical issues
Effectively prioritizes workload to balance planned work and unplanned operational demands
Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Company
The Bison Group
The Bison Group is an established company offering expert analysis and solutions to the US National Security community Our overarching goal is to ensure US warfighters and critical programs are supported in an ever challenging environment.
Founded in 2021
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase