Infrastructure Security and Systems Administrator

Kresge; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Relocation package

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation is seeking an Infrastructure Security and Systems Administrator to protect and maintain its technology environment. The role partners with MSP and cybersecurity leadership to reduce vulnerabilities and respond to incidents, ensuring network and Azure-based infrastructure reliability.

Responsibilities include vulnerability management, incident response, and infrastructure administration, with a hybrid on-site schedule in Troy, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT infrastructure administration experience.
• Minimum 2 years in IT security roles.
• Knowledge of Azure/Entra services and cloud networking.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect and maintain the organization’s technology environment.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Collaborate with MSP and cybersecurity leadership to reduce attack surface.
• Plan and implement cybersecurity initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
• Support vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Maintain documentation, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Powershell

Windows OS

Networking

Azure/Entra

Security best practices

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Azure

MSP collaboration

Job description

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Infrastructure Security and Systems Administrator

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1196

About the Foundation

The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development. The foundation’s state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an

office in Detroit’s Midtown district.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Purpose-Driven Work: Every day, your skills will help advance equity and human progress.
• Growth & Learning: We champion ongoing development, creativity, and authentic collaboration.
• Inclusive Culture: Equity and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
• Competitive Rewards: Transparent pay, robust benefits, and a commitment to salary equity.

What You Will Do

The Infrastructure Security and Systems Administrator is responsible for protecting and maintaining the organization’s technology environment through the monitoring, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. This role supports the stability, security, and performance of the network, server, and infrastructure environment, leveraging knowledge of networking principles and Microsoft Azure server technologies.

Working closely with the organization’s Managed Services Provider (MSP) and cybersecurity leadership, the position helps reduce the organization’s attack surface by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and supporting ongoing infrastructure operations. The role also contributes to the planning and execution of cybersecurity initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and technology projects to enhance the organization’s overall security posture and operational reliability.

Primary Responsibilities

Vulnerability Management:

• Analyze scan results of organization systems and cloud environments, beyond the monthly requirement, as needed.
• Plan, track, and solve remediation of different vulnerabilities within the network on PCs and Servers, including service packs and application updates.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security risks involving organizational AI tools and services, including misuse, data exposure, and manipulation of AI inputs or outputs that could impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
• Improve and automate existing vulnerability management systems where available and provide technical support for vulnerability management projects.
• Use ticketing systems to implement fixes using change control methodology.
• Make necessary changes in client PCs to eliminate vulnerabilities, such as registry entries or file deletions.
• Work with internal IT team and partners to effectively implement remediations using their tools if necessary or to bring awareness to partners.

Cybersecurity Incidents and Monitoring:

• Work with cybersecurity lead to resolve information security incidents, including targeted threats and internal incidents.
• Develop and/or maintain documentation regarding threat management, including guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for improving security and risk management.
• Conduct periodic reviews of our infrastructure tooling containing compliance and security modules, taking the suggestions for furthering our compliance and security.
• Coordinate and oversee annual penetration testing and develop exercises, working closely with external vendors to plan, execute, and evaluate test results. Analyze findings and facilitate the timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Assist in coordination of audits and cyber insurance reviews, and implement recommendations given in the findings and reports.
• Communicate the risks of identified vulnerabilities and recommend security controls to mitigate them.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Other cybersecurity duties and assistance as needed.

Infrastructure Administration:

• Primarily responsible for continuous reliable network connectivity, including resolving network failures and troubleshooting issues.
• Perform Upgrades and Maintenance of network and firewall equipment, working with our MSP to determine where they can assist.
• Work with our MSP to support or configure hardware and Azure-based networks, local area networks (LAN’s), wide area networks (WANs) and network segments and servers.
• Ensure and uninterrupted internet connection and manage cloud email systems for sending and receiving emails.
• Maintain internal IT infrastructure-related documentation.
• Provide oversight and communication to the MSP responsible for our Azure server environment. This includes reviewing requests, periodic architecture and compliance reviews, and coordinating updates to the environment.
• Perform duties in the environment that accommodate people-based change management, working collaboratively with the IT team, the MSP, and with the users of the foundation.
• Implement, support, and update data and server backup and recovery plan.
• Perform other IT duties and assistance as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and use of powershell, preferred.
• Advanced technical knowledge of windows operating systems and infrastructure. This includes software and server communications. In addition, the ability to make OS-level modifications in areas such as the Registry, File system, and other operation-level modifications.
• Advanced technical knowledge of protocols they use to communicate. This also includes knowledge of network ports, how they operate, and what specific ones typically do.
• Knowledge of remote access methods on a Windows network, such as hidden UNC paths to hard drives and remote access into a machine.
• Knowledge of network methods, such as SSH
• Knowledge of how Windows manages clients on the network, including DNS server, DHCP server, Windows trust relationships, and Windows Groups\Account Management on local and domain level.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to remain composed and effectively manage stress during high-pressure situations and security incidents.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed gap analysis and address vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
• Work performed onsite in Troy and Detroit, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• One to two years knowledge of security, network, and infrastructure management in Azure/Entra.
• Five years of recent experience working in an administrator role in IT infrastructure.
• Minimum of two years of experience in IT security.
• ISC2 certification or other security certification, preferred.

This position is full-time. The starting salary for this position begins at $98,717.00 per year. Individual offers will be based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.

Some of the benefits include

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid timeoff
• 401k with employer matching
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Comprehensive relocation package for qualified candidates

Ready to Apply

The application deadline for this position ismidnight EST on September 14th, 2026.Please send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you are excited about this role and how your skills and experience make a great fit.

This position is located in Troy, Michigan and currently has a hybrid schedule. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the standard in-office days, however, there may be times when you will have to adjust the days based on work needs.

Location Requirement

This position is based in the Detroit, MI metro area and is not eligible for remote work.

Kresge is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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