Employee-Owned Systems & Network Administrator

AVIAN; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible leave benefits

TRICARE supplement for veterans

Job summary

AVIAN seeks a Systems/Network Administrator to support corporate IT operations. You will maintain Windows Server and Microsoft 365 environments, manage Entra ID, virtualization, and network devices while implementing cybersecurity measures and incident response.

This role partners with the IT/Cybersecurity Specialist and SharePoint Administrator to ensure audits, documentation, and operational readiness across AVIAN’s enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in systems administration and network management in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with Windows Server, Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration, Entra ID, virtualization, LAN/WAN, routing/switching, firewalls, and endpoint management.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices, incident response workflows, and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems and network infrastructure.
• Conduct health checks, patching, upgrades, and configuration changes to maintain availability and performance.
• Support cybersecurity policies, assist with cyber incidents, and document findings.
• Execute remediation steps during IT incidents and assist with forensics as directed.
• Maintain technical documentation and audit materials; contribute to continuous improvements.
• Provide end-user support and collaborate with HR/Ops and Security on onboarding/offboarding.

Skills

Windows Server

Microsoft 365 Admin

Entra ID

Virtualization

LAN/WAN routing

Firewalls

Endpoint management

Cybersecurity practices

Incident response

Documentation & audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Virtualization software

Network monitoring tools

Job description

AVIAN seeks a Systems/Network Administrator to support corporate IT operations. You will maintain Windows Server and Microsoft 365 environments, manage Entra ID, virtualization, and network devices while implementing cybersecurity measures and incident response.

This role partners with the IT/Cybersecurity Specialist and SharePoint Administrator to ensure audits, documentation, and operational readiness across AVIAN’s enterprise environment.