Senior Systems Engineer – Windows, Azure & Security

RIVO Holdings, LLC

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

RIVO Holdings, LLC is seeking a proactive Senior Systems Engineer to join our on-site IT team. You will administer and secure a Microsoft-based infrastructure, Fortinet network environment, Hyper-V and Azure cloud, across a multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environment.

You will build automation via PowerShell and Graph API, manage identity and access through Entra ID, and support backup, DR, and security initiatives to keep systems reliable and secure. Strong communication and problem-solving needed.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a systems administrator in a Windows/Microsoft environment.
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Microsoft Intune, Entra, Microsoft Azure Subscriptions, and Hyper-V virtualization.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including multi-tenant environments.
Hands-on experience administering Fortinet or similar enterprise firewall, switching, and wireless infrastructure.
Solid scripting/automation skills, including PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.
Experience with networking fundamentals: switching, routing, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience with backup and disaster recovery tools, including Microsoft 365 backup solutions.
Experience investigating and documenting security incidents.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Microsoft certification (MS-102, AZ-104, or similar) and/or Fortinet NSE certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive across a multi-tenant environment.
Manage identity and access through Entra ID (Azure AD), including MFA, conditional access, and cross-tenant collaboration architecture.
Administer Hyper-V virtualization and Azure infrastructure, including virtual networks and site-to-site VPN connectivity.
Monitor server, network, and storage performance and backups, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
Administer and harden Fortinet firewall, switch, and wireless infrastructure (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP), including VPN configuration.
Monitor security logs, investigate incidents, and coordinate vendor escalations as needed.
Apply security patches, updates, and endpoint protection (Microsoft Defender) across servers and workstations.
Support device management through Microsoft Intune, including mobile device management for BYOD.
Track and drive remediation of Microsoft Secure Score findings.
Follow best practices for data protection, access control, and disaster recovery, including Microsoft 365 backup solutions.
Develop PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API scripts to automate administrative and monitoring tasks.
Build and maintain Power Automate workflows to support business process automation.
Support SAML/SSO integrations between Entra ID and third-party applications.
Application and policy deployment using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender
Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated help desk tickets.
Document systems, processes, and procedures for the IT team.
Manage user account provisioning/deprovisioning and hardware lifecycle.
Partner with IT and Security teams on projects and infrastructure upgrades.
Assist with vendor management, escalations, and software license management.