Hybrid IT Administrator - Cloud, Network & Identity

LMK Recruiting Solutions; Hillside (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LMK Recruiting Solutions seeks an IT Administrator to build and stand up the IT and cybersecurity function for the Hillside HQ. You will own endpoints, identity, cloud, and network operations in a hands-on role with broad responsibilities.

You will implement modern automation, manage M365 and Entra ID, and support security operations while evolving the function to a full-scale IT operations team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT administration, systems support, or service desk roles with hands-on ownership of end-user and infrastructure issues.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID / Azure AD, SSO, and Intune.
• In-depth Active Directory experience (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) and Windows Server administration.
• Solid endpoint fundamentals across Windows and macOS, plus core networking knowledge (firewalls, switching, VPN, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with cloud technologies—Azure and/or AWS (EC2, WorkSpaces).

Responsibilities

• Own the HQ IT support queue and assist on-site and remote users from triage to resolution.
• Manage end-to-end user onboarding and offboarding: provisioning, access, hardware setup, deprovisioning.
• Troubleshoot Windows/macOS endpoints, printers, peripherals, and conference-room AV.
• Maintain high service levels for technical and non-technical colleagues across the organization.
• Administer M365 centers, Entra ID, and Intune for endpoints and identity management.
• Oversee patching and maintenance within change-management practices.
• Coordinate cloud operations (Azure/AWS) and local network support (firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi).
• Coordinate security operations with Defender, SOC, and GCC-High tenants; support compliance processes.
• Automate repetitive work with PowerShell/Bash and document runbooks and processes.
• Support M&A and growth by improving support processes and integrating new companies.

Skills

IT administration

Service desk

Microsoft 365

Entra ID / Azure AD

Intune

Active Directory

Networking

PowerShell

Bash

Automation

AI tooling

Tools

Freshservice

Fortinet

NinjaOne

Job description

LMK Recruiting Solutions seeks an IT Administrator to build and stand up the IT and cybersecurity function for the Hillside HQ. You will own endpoints, identity, cloud, and network operations in a hands-on role with broad responsibilities.

You will implement modern automation, manage M365 and Entra ID, and support security operations while evolving the function to a full-scale IT operations team.