System Administrator

North-South-Consulting-Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North-South-Consulting-Group is hiring a System Administrator to maintain a secure, reliable IT environment for about 300 users, both on-site and remote. You will manage identities, devices, networks, and security tools across GCC High and corporate tenants, focusing on automation and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong scripting skills, and experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and security controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system administration or IT support
• US Citizen
• CompTIA Security+ or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to approximately 300 users and their devices, both on premises and remote
• Manage identities, devices, networks, and security tools across GCC High and commercial tenants
• Automate routine administrative tasks with PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Maintain on-premises network infrastructure, including switches, wireless, and cabling
• Monitor security alerts and logs, and respond to incidents
• Support compliance efforts such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171, including evidence collection and audit preparation

Skills

System administration

IT support

Automation scripting

PowerShell scripting

Azure administration

Microsoft 365 administration

Network fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)

CompTIA certifications

Microsoft security or Azure certifications

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

NSCG is looking for a System Administrator to keep our IT environment secure, reliable, and running smoothly for approximately 300 on-premises and remote users. You will manage identities, devices, networks, and security tools across both our Microsoft GCC High and commercial (corporate) tenants. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, automating repetitive work, and improving how things get done.

Responsibilities

End User and Device Support

• Provide technical support to approximately 300 users and their devices, both on premises and remote
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, device, and network issues
• Support and maintain on-premises printers and peripherals
• Manage device enrollment, configuration, compliance policies, and application deployment through Microsoft Intune
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and support procedures

Identity and Access Management

• Create, modify, and disable user accounts across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, role changes, offboarding)
• Administer users, groups, licenses, and permissions in Microsoft Entra ID
• Enforce least privilege, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access policies
• Perform periodic access reviews and remove stale or unnecessary accounts

Microsoft 365 and Cloud Administration

• Administer and support both the GCC High and commercial Microsoft 365 tenants
• Maintain clear separation of data and configuration between tenants in line with compliance requirements
• Manage Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive settings and policies

Network and Infrastructure

• Maintain on-premises network infrastructure, including switches, wireless, and cabling
• Configure, monitor, and manage firewalls, including rules, VPN, and firmware updates
• Monitor network performance and availability, and resolve outages
• Apply patches and updates to servers, network devices, and endpoints

Security and Compliance

• Operate and tune intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Monitor security alerts and logs, and respond to and elevate incidents
• Support compliance efforts such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171, including evidence collection and audit preparation
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Maintain backup and recovery processes and test restores regularly

Automation and Continuous Improvement

• Write and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to automate routine administrative tasks
• Identify recurring issues and recommend or implement lasting fixes
• Evaluate new tools and processes that improve security, efficiency, or the user experience

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in system administration, IT support, or a related role (paid or unpaid)
• US Citizen
• CompTIA Security+ or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
• Additional CompTIA certifications
• Microsoft security or Azure certifications
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• Automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Endpoint management with Microsoft Intune or similar tool
• Network fundamentals: TCP/IP, NCS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPN
• Firewall configuration and management
• Experience supporting a Microsoft GCC High environment
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or DFARS compliance requirements
• Azure networking (virtual networks, network security groups, VPN gateways)
• Creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) in Azure or Hyper‑V
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) management
• Supporting software development teams, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions)
• Experience with SIEM or EDR tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint