Remote Cloud & Security Systems Specialist I

Aspire Living & Learning; Salem (NH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

FSA/HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability

EAP & Telehealth

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking an IT Systems and Security Specialist I to support cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and daily IT operations. The role emphasizes Azure and Microsoft 365 management, identity and access controls, and incident response in a remote-capable capacity within Aspire’s service area.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in systems or security administration, strong problem-solving, 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate system documentation.
• Assist with compliance audits and security assessments.
• Generate reports on cloud utilization, security incidents, and system health.

Skills

Cloud computing

Security awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory

MFA

Intune/Endpoint Manager

Defender

VMware/Hyper‑V

PowerShell

Windows Server

EDR

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking an IT Systems and Security Specialist I to support cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and daily IT operations. The role emphasizes Azure and Microsoft 365 management, identity and access controls, and incident response in a remote-capable capacity within Aspire’s service area.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in systems or security administration, strong problem-solving, and excellent communication.