Systems Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support modern endpoint administration, cloud services, and security operations for client environments in Ada, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work across device management, identity platforms, Microsoft cloud technologies, and threat monitoring while partnering with senior engineers on both daily operations and project-based initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, technically curious, and comfortable handling support, documentation, and controlled infrastructure changes in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:
Oversee routine management of Windows and macOS endpoints using remote monitoring and management tools, including patching, health checks, and automation support.
Maintain directory and identity administration tasks such as onboarding and offboarding users, assigning groups and applications, and supporting device profile deployment.
Provide support for mobile and endpoint management processes by assisting with enrollments, reviewing compliance settings, and resolving configuration issues.
Investigate security notifications from endpoint protection and detection platforms, document findings thoroughly, and escalate potential threats to senior engineers for further action.
Contribute to Zero Trust and network security initiatives by helping configure secure access tools, updating policy settings, and assisting with access onboarding activities.
Support firewall and network security change requests in accordance with defined approval and change control procedures.
Monitor threat intelligence and endpoint security dashboards, triage alerts based on established runbooks, and record actions in the ticketing system.
Perform day-to-day administration within Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including mailbox support, collaboration platform configuration, permissions management, licensing, and account administration.
Assist with Azure infrastructure support, backup monitoring, restore validation, and maintenance of technical documentation such as asset records, diagrams, procedures, business impact analyses, and risk assessments.
Participate in onboarding projects, knowledge handoffs, certification development plans, and ongoing technical learning under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory administration.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server environments and core Microsoft infrastructure services.
Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 administration tasks.
Exposure to endpoint management, device enrollment, patching, and compliance tools in enterprise environments.
Understanding of security operations concepts such as alert triage, escalation procedures, and endpoint protection platforms.
Experience supporting documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical inventories with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively within structured change management processes and follow established technical runbooks.
Experience with Citrix technologies is preferred.

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