IT Specialist

Eastern; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 85% company-paid medical, dental

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5

DPTO discretionary time off

Employee discounts via Plum Benefits

ESOP

Job summary

Eastern Companies is seeking an IT Specialist to own and administer our Microsoft 365 environment across offices and job sites. You will oversee identity, access, device security, network services, and server administration to ensure reliability and compliance with federal contracting requirements.

You will help maintain documentation and evidence for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, coordinating with vendors and supporting after-hours on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Four or more years administering Microsoft 365 and Windows environments.
• Tenant-level Entra ID and Intune administration experience.
• Experience with Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and admin tasks.
• Networking basics including firewalls, VPNs, DNS.
• Experience with endpoint protection and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong written communication; able to brief executives.
• Able to pass a background check for access to CUI.
• U.S. person for authorized access to controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID and licenses, MFA, conditional access, lifecycle.
• Implement phishing-resistant or hardware-key authentication for privileged accounts.
• Administer Intune for device enrollment, config, compliance, patches.
• Manage mobile device fleet and MDM platform, carrier accounts.
• Maintain core network services: firewalls, VPNs, DNS, certificates.
• Support Windows and Linux servers: patching, backups, restoration testing.
• Deploy endpoint detection and antivirus across devices.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation.
• Onboard/offboard employees; manage IT asset inventory.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and maintain logs for SIEM.
• Maintain NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 compliance evidence.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Admin

Entra ID admin

Intune admin

Exchange Online

PowerShell scripting

Networking fundamentals

EDR & vulnerability tools

Written communication

Background check readiness

Education

Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102)

Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Windows Server

Linux environments

SIEM (Wazuh)

Python scripting

Job description

About Eastern Companies

Eastern Companies is a federal and Department of Defense construction contractor supporting operations across corporate offices and active job sites. Our technology infrastructure plays an essential role in keeping our teams connected, productive, secure, and compliant with federal contracting requirements.

About Eastern Companies

Eastern Companies is a federal and Department of Defense construction contractor supporting operations across corporate offices and active job sites. Our technology infrastructure plays an essential role in keeping our teams connected, productive, secure, and compliant with federal contracting requirements.

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a Microsoft 365 environment while supporting a diverse technology infrastructure across multiple operational settings. You will have a direct impact on system reliability, information security, employee support, and the controls required to protect sensitive government information.

What We Value

• Sound judgment and appropriate escalation when handling sensitive matters.
• A solutions-focused mindset and commitment to seeing issues through resolution.
• Clear documentation of technical solutions, lessons learned, and process improvements.

Role Summary

The IT Specialist is responsible for administering Eastern Companies’ Microsoft 365 environment and supporting the technology infrastructure across our offices and job sites. This position will manage identity and access, endpoint security, device compliance, network services, servers, system monitoring, and IT asset management.

The IT Specialist will also help maintain the documentation, security controls, and compliance evidence required for federal contracting obligations, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including user accounts, licensing, multifactor authentication, conditional access, and the employee account lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain phishing-resistant or hardware-key authentication for privileged accounts.
• Administer Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, configuration, compliance, and patch management.
• Manage the company’s mobile device fleet, mobile device management platform, and carrier accounts.
• Maintain core network services, including firewalls, VPNs, Wi‑Fi, DNS, and certificates.
• Support Windows and Linux servers through patching, monitoring, backups, and periodic restoration testing.
• Deploy and monitor endpoint detection and response and antivirus solutions across managed devices.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation within established service-level expectations.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, equipment recovery, and IT asset inventory management.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell.
• Ensure system and security logs are collected, centrally retained, and available for SIEM ingestion when applicable.
• Maintain documentation and compliance evidence supporting NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, Controlled Unclassified Information handling, and access‑control requirements.
• Coordinate with technology vendors and managed service providers.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours infrastructure issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Four or more years of hands‑on experience administering Microsoft 365 and Windows environments.
• Tenant‑level experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience administering Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and administrative automation.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts and technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and DNS.
• Working knowledge of endpoint protection technologies, including EDR, antivirus, and vulnerability‑management tools.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Must meet applicable U.S. person requirements for authorized access to Controlled Unclassified Information and other controlled information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 GCC High or another government cloud environment.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS requirements.
• Experience administering Linux environments.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with SIEM or centralized log‑management platforms, such as Wazuh or a comparable solution.
• Relevant certifications, including:
  • Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, MS-102
  • Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate, MD-102
  • CompTIA Security+

Employment Details

• Full‑Time, Salaried
• Location:Onsite – Johns Creek, GA

Benefits

• Up to 85% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO)-We offer a Discretionary Paid Time Off (DPTO) program to support work‑life balance. Employees may request time off in advance through the company system, with manager approval based on business needs
• Plum Benefits:Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and lifestyle experiences
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Physical Requirements

• Remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.
• Occasionally lift or move materials and files up to 25 pounds.

EEO

Eastern Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.