IT Systems & Security Specialist I

allinc; United States; À distance; USD 61 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aspire Living & Learning seeks an IT Systems and Security Specialist I to support cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and daily IT operations. The role covers Azure/M365 administration, security monitoring, and access management in a remote-capable environment restricted to VT, CT, MD, NH, and MA.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in systems or cybersecurity, strong Azure/Entra ID skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in systems, cloud, endpoint management, or cybersecurity administration.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud computing technologies, with hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including endpoint protection, firewalls, MFA, and access control.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Must have satisfactory background checks

Responsabilités

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and security.
• Manage cloud-based backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Lead cloud migrations and implementation projects.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats.
• Support endpoint protection, antivirus, and vulnerability management programs.
• Perform routine security audits and reviews of user access rights.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, coordinating containment, remediation, escalation, and documentation as appropriate.
• Create and maintain phishing awareness campaigns and cybersecurity training initiatives.
• Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Assist with maintaining Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), and group policies.
• Understanding, implementation, and maintenance of SSO for all applications.
• Support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access policies.
• Review and enforce least-privilege access controls as it pertains to the minimum necessary rule.
• Troubleshoot cloud, security, and connectivity issues.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate reports on cloud utilization, security incidents, and system health.

Connaissances

Azure Administration

Microsoft 365 Administration

Active Directory

Networking fundamentals

MFA & IAM

Security monitoring

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS or related field (or equivalent work experience)

Description du poste

J ob Title: IT Systems and Security Specialist I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote within Aspire Living & Learning's service area; MUST RESIDE IN VT, CT, MD, NH, & MA

Reports To: Director of IT

Compensation: $72000 Annually

Schedule: M - F, 40 hours a week

Job Purpose

The IT Systems & Security Specialist I is responsible for supporting the organization's cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and day-to-day IT operations. This role assists with managing cloud services, monitoring security systems, responding to security incidents, maintaining user access controls, and ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices. The ideal candidate is eager to develop expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and systems administration while providing exceptional support to internal users.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Administration

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and security.
• Manage and maintain cloud-based backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes to ensure system availability and organizational resilience.
• Lead cloud migrations and implementation projects.
• Knowledge of NSG/AVD/ASR and VM standup within azure environment

Security Administration

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats.
• Support endpoint protection, antivirus, and vulnerability management programs.
• Perform routine security audits and reviews of user access rights.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, coordinating containment, remediation, escalation, and documentation as appropriate.
• Create and maintain phishing awareness campaigns and cybersecurity training initiatives.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Assist with maintaining Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), and group policies.
• Understanding, implementation, and maintenance of SSO for all applications.
• Support Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access policies.
• Review and enforce least-privilege access controls as it pertains to the minimum necessary rule.

System & Network Support

• Assist with server, workstation, and network administration tasks.
• Troubleshoot cloud, security, and connectivity issues.
• Support patch management and system updates.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate system documentation.
• Assist with compliance audits and security assessments.
• Support initiatives related to cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Generate reports on cloud utilization, security incidents, and system health.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in systems, cloud, endpoint management, or cybersecurity administration.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud computing technologies, with hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including endpoint protection, firewalls, MFA, and access control.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Must have satisfactory background checks

Preferred

Experience with:

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Microsoft Defender
• Intune / Endpoint Manager
• VMware or Hyper‑V
• PowerShell scripting
• Windows Server Administration
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Industry certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) , Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) , CompTIA Security+ , CompTIA Network+

Working Conditions

• The position does require travel to group homes and other state offices periodically.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs.
• The employee must maintain emotional control under stress
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is a standard office setting including standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, etc.)
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable qualified people with disabilities to perform the described ess