Cloud Systems Administrator

Priority-1 Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contributions

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Priority1 is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Little Rock, AR. The role focuses on Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and cloud security, with collaboration across infrastructure, security, development, and data teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Azure experience, Windows Server knowledge, and a drive to advance cloud security and automation through PowerShell. On-site, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT experience in systems or cloud administration or similar.
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online.
• Understanding of Azure RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, identity/access management.
• Basic PowerShell experience and interest in automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Azure resources, including VMs, storage, networking, monitoring.
• Manage Azure access using RBAC, managed identities, service principals, and registrations.
• Administer Entra ID, including users, groups, MFA, SSO, and enterprise apps.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online, including mail flow, licensing, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.
• Assist with Azure security, monitoring, and Defender technologies.
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell and other tools.
• Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot cloud, identity, access, connectivity, and security issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve security, reliability, performance, and cost.

Skills

Azure administration

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

RBAC

PowerShell

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security monitoring

Tools

Azure Monitor

Key Vault

Intune

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Sentinel

Azure Policy

Job description

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.Cloud Systems AdministratorPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our IT team with a focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud security.The ideal candidate will have a strong Microsoft administration background with hands-on Azure experience and an interest in continuing to develop their cloud and security expertise. This position will work closely with our infrastructure, security, development, and data teams to support and improve our Microsoft cloud environment.While familiarity with traditional Windows infrastructure is important, the primary focus of this position will be Azure and Microsoft cloud technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and support Microsoft Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, monitoring, and related cloud services.Manage Azure access and permissions using RBAC, managed identities, service principals, and application registrations.Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including users, groups, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, enterprise applications, and identity troubleshooting.Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online, including mailboxes, mail flow, permissions, licensing, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.Assist with Azure and Microsoft cloud security, including least-privilege access, identity protection, security monitoring, and Microsoft Defender technologies.Support Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, backup, monitoring, and cloud infrastructure projects.Use PowerShell and other tools to automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.Work with other IT teams to troubleshoot cloud, identity, access, connectivity, and security-related issues.Identify opportunities to improve the security, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency of our cloud environment.Qualifications3+ years of IT experience in systems administration, cloud administration, Microsoft 365 administration, or a similar role.Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure.Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online.Understanding of Azure RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity/access management.Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, DNS, VPNs, and virtualization.Basic PowerShell experience and an interest in automation.Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to independently research and resolve unfamiliar technical issues.Preferred ExperienceExperience with technologies such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Azure Arc, Azure Local, Intune, PIM, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell automation, backup/disaster recovery, EDR, or vulnerability management is a plus.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who already has practical Microsoft cloud experience but wants an opportunity to grow into greater ownership of Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and cloud security.The right candidate will be curious, self-motivated, security-minded, and comfortable taking ownership of technical problems from investigation through resolution.Benefits IncludeCompetitive Base SalaryMedical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependentsDental Insurance 100% paid for EmployeeVision InsuranceHSA with Employer ContributionsLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability401(k) PlanProfit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensationPaid Holidays AND PTOCancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies availablePriority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.#ZR#IndeedsupportEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)