Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to design, implement, and maintain robust cloud network infrastructures within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in cloud technologies, along with the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable network operations. Additionally, they will be comfortable serving as a technical escalation point for junior associates, and willing to assist where necessary for corporate IT needs. This is a hands-on role in a lean IT environment. While responsible for architecture and strategic improvements, this individual will also handle escalated tickets, user support, and day-to-day operational issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Architecture
  • Design, architect, and evolve Microsoft Azure infrastructure to support scalability, reliability, and security
  • Reverse engineer current networking in place, suggest and implement changes as needed
  • Define standards for endpoint management, identity, and cloud resource governance
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectural improvements
• Operations & Maintenance
  • Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of Azure cloud services and supporting infrastructure
  • Administer Microsoft 365 / Office 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Manage Intune for device provisioning, compliance, application deployment, and endpoint configuration in addition to 3^rd party tools (e.g. ManageEngine & NinjaOne)
  • Maintain and monitor FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, and network connectivity
  • Support and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines, deployments, and release processes
  • Maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and enforce IT security best practices across cloud, network, and endpoint environments
  • Work with security and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), participating in technical preparation and evidence gathering for ISO / SOC 2 audits
  • Ensure systems meet compliance, risk, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate remediation efforts, including working with managed SOC providers (e.g Esentire and Expel)
• Automation & Optimization
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep
  • Continuously evaluate and optimize Azure networking costs, performance, and scalability
• Collaboration & Support
  • Collaborate with application, DevOps, IT, and Development teams to support enterprise cloud initiatives
  • Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and security issues
  • Document architecture, standards, and procedures
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT and systems staff
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide backup and support for others in the group as necessary

Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Datadog, or Prometheus
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Eagerness to stay updated with the latest Azure services, DevOps trends, and best practices
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in production environments
• Deep understanding of cloud and on-prem networking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Intune and modern endpoint management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration
• Experience managing FortiGate firewalls
• Strong background in IT security and compliance-driven environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent job experience