Microsoft Cloud Security and Systems Administrator

Position Overview

The Microsoft Cloud Security and Systems Administrator is responsible for administering and securing the organization’s Microsoft 365 environment, Azure cloud services, enterprise endpoints, and related cloud applications. This role blends traditional systems administration with strong security responsibilities—including vulnerability remediation, cloud app governance, risk tracking, and continual improvement of the organization’s security posture. The position is hands‑on and operational, supporting configurations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security workflows across Microsoft cloud services, while also contributing to policies, procedures, and documentation in close collaboration with IT operations, security, compliance, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft 365 Administration & Security, including secure configuration and operations of Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, the Defender suite, and Purview.
• Administer and secure Azure cloud services by supporting resource access controls, RBAC, logging, monitoring, and proper configuration of workloads.
• Perform systems administration with a focus on endpoint management, troubleshooting M365 and Azure-related issues, and ensuring adherence to security standards.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts by participating in scanning, triage, remediation tracking, and coordinated risk resolution.
• Monitor threat intelligence and security alerts to identify anomalous activities and recommend proactive risk mitigation actions.
• Maintain the security risk register by tracking risk mitigation progress and documenting status updates.
• Support cloud application security through Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB) configuration, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing security program improvement initiatives aligned with best practices and frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and Microsoft recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in systems administration, cloud administration, or IT security roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 administration, Azure administration, Intune & Entra ID, and Defender security tools.
• Understanding of identity and access management, endpoint compliance, and core cloud security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as SC-900, SC-200, SC-300, MD-102, AZ-900, AZ-104, and AZ-500.
• CompTIA certifications such as Security+ and CySA+.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• Experience with Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB) and involvement in risk management or compliance initiatives.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000/yr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance options
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 401k
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership Development Program and career growth opportunities