System Administrator Level 2 Security Focus

IT Solutions of South Florida; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Solutions of South Florida is seeking a Level 2 System Administrator in Hypoluxo, FL to provide hands-on support for networked environments. You will work with senior engineers on security, cloud, and compliance projects while maintaining reliable systems for clients.

The role emphasizes practical remediation and documentation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and CIS Benchmarks. Local candidates only; competitive salary and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Security-conscious IT professional with experience implementing controls per NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer-first mindset with ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Willingness to learn, document, and follow security best practices across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and on-site support for hardware, software, servers, and networking devices.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security; troubleshoot security-related issues.
• Assist with cybersecurity controls implementation, remediation, and compliance activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and evidence for audits.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Defender

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

CIS Controls

VLANs VPNs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WatchGuard

Sophos

VMware

Hyper-V

Nerdio

Azure

Job description

System Administrator Level 2IT Solutions of South Florida • Hypoluxo, FL, US Love building reliable networks, solving IT puzzles, and helping businesses keep their environments secure? Excited to grow your skills in a supportive environment while gaining hands-on experience with networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and compliance-focused technologies? So are we. We’re IT Solutions of South Florida, and we’re looking for a Level 2 System Administrator who’s ready to expand their experience across networking, cloud, security, and cybersecurity compliance. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, assist with client projects, and provide day-to-day technical support that makes a real impact. This role also supports clients with increasing cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, including environments aligned with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks, and other security best practices. You don’t need to be a compliance auditor, but you should understand how technical controls, secure configurations, documentation, and remediation activities contribute to a compliant and secure environment. Responsibilities: What You'll Do Provide remote and on-site support: install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software, including operating systems, office applications, servers, endpoints, and networking devices. Monitor system performance, availability, and security and troubleshoot system and security-related errors. Provide technical support for end users — leveraging AI-assisted tools to diagnose issues faster and deliver better outcomes. Implement policies, procedures, security standards, and technical best practices to maintain the security and reliability of client environments. Assist with the implementation and remediation of technical cybersecurity controls associated with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks, and related security frameworks. Assist with security hardening of Microsoft 365, Windows endpoints, servers, firewalls, switches, and other infrastructure components. Support security technologies including MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, endpoint protection, encryption, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, logging, and access controls. Assist senior engineers with identifying and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses, and compliance gaps. Work with vendors and partners to resolve technical and cybersecurity-related issues. Assist with deploying and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and segmented networks. Support cloud environments including Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS with configuration, administration, security, and troubleshooting. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and evidence supporting cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Collaborate with senior engineers on larger projects including migrations, upgrades, security remediation initiatives, CMMC/NIST-aligned projects, and AI-adjacent rollouts such as Copilot, Claude deployments, and automation workflows. Participate in vulnerability remediation, system hardening, security assessments, and implementation of recommended security controls. Continue developing your technical and cybersecurity skills through training, mentorship, certifications, and staying current with emerging technologies and threats. Qualifications: Who You Are 3+ years of relevant IT, systems administration, networking, or cybersecurity experience. MSP experience is a plus. Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-first mindset. Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate with senior technical resources. Local to Palm Beach County; this is an in-person role. Curious, adaptable, security-conscious, and calm under pressure. Interested in continuing to develop your knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and compliance requirements. Certifications & Skills We LoveRequired Able to understand that security is part of everyday systems administration — not something handled only by the security team. Strong understanding of desktop and server hardware, operating systems, and software. Working knowledge of switches, routers, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls. Experience administering and troubleshooting Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Microsoft security technologies including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, Purview, and security-related Microsoft 365 configurations. Familiarity with the Microsoft collaboration stack, including Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or CIS Benchmarks. Ability to implement or assist with technical security controls and remediation activities based on findings from vulnerability scans, security assessments, or compliance reviews. Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-first mindset. Ability to troubleshoot client issues in a calm and professional manner. Ability to explain complex technical and cybersecurity concepts in plain language rather than technical jargon. Preferred Strong documentation skills. CompTIA Network+, Security+, or equivalent technical/security certification. Experience implementing security controls associated with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, or CIS Benchmarks. Familiarity with CMMC Level 1 and/or Level 2 technical requirements. Familiarity with security hardening, vulnerability management, secure configuration baselines, and remediation activities. Experience with firewall platforms such as WatchGuard or Sophos. Exposure to VMware and/or Hyper-V. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or Nerdio. You’ll Get Bonus Points For Any of the Following Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Intune, Entra ID, or similar endpoint and identity security platforms. You’re familiar with N-able, ConnectWise, Halo, Nerdio, or Datto. You have experience supporting clients undergoing CMMC preparation, NIST SP 800-171 assessments, cybersecurity assessments, or compliance remediation projects. You’ve worked with CIS Benchmarks or other system-hardening standards. You’ve earned networking, Microsoft, or cybersecurity certifications such as Network+, Security+, CySA+, AZ-104, MS-102, SC-300, or similar certifications. You have previous MSP or consulting experience. You have experience supporting or rolling out AI productivity tools. You have a degree from a four-year university. Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 per year

What You'll Do Provide remote and on-site support: install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software, including operating systems, office applications, servers, endpoints, and networking devices. Monitor system performance, availability, and security and troubleshoot system and security-related errors. Provide technical support for end users — leveraging AI-assisted tools to diagnose issues faster and deliver better outcomes. Implement policies, procedures, security standards, and technical best practices to maintain the security and reliability of client environments. Assist with the implementation and remediation of technical cybersecurity controls associated with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, CIS Controls, CIS Benchmarks, and related security frameworks. Assist with security hardening of Microsoft 365, Windows endpoints, servers, firewalls, switches, and other infrastructure components. Support security technologies including MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, endpoint protection, encryption, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, logging, and access controls. Assist senior engineers with identifying and remediating cybersecurity vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses, and compliance gaps. Work with vendors and partners to resolve technical and cybersecurity-related issues. Assist with deploying and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and segmented networks. Support cloud environments including Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS with configuration, administration, security, and troubleshooting. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and evidence supporting cybersecurity and compliance requirements. Collaborate with senior engineers on larger projects including migrations, upgrades, security remediation initiatives, CMMC/NIST-aligned projects, and AI-adjacent rollouts such as Copilot, Claude deployments, and automation workflows. Participate in vulnerability remediation, system hardening, security assessments, and implementation of recommended security controls. Continue developing your technical and cybersecurity skills through training, mentorship, certifications, and staying current with emerging technologies and threats. …