System & Network Administrator

Hudson Council On Aging

North Carolina

On-site

USD 82,000 - 108,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Town of Hudson is seeking a Systems & Network Administrator to configure, manage, and secure on‑premises and cloud environments. You will oversee M365 services, enforce MFA/SSO, and support server, virtualization, and enterprise networking across departments including Police and Fire.

Key duties include administering Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Barracuda security, and CrowdStrike, while collaborating with the CIO on cybersecurity and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

Three+ years administering Microsoft 365 enterprise environments including Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online.
Experience with Windows Server, VMware, hyperconverged infrastructure, and enterprise networking.
Experience with EDR and ITDR platforms such as CrowdStrike.

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
Provision user accounts, licenses, and manage group structures within Entra ID; oversee access controls and feature updates.
Support and maintain HPE SimpliVity and VMware infrastructure; design and support network infrastructure across departments.
Implement MFA/SSO/Conditional Access; monitor email security and backups; audit security events and compliance.

Skills

M365 administration

Windows Server

VMware virtualization

HPE SimpliVity

Entra ID / Azure AD

Intune

MFA / SSO / CA policies

CrowdStrike

Barracuda security & backup

SonicWall / CSE VPN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/C cybersecurity

Tools

Barracuda Email Security Gateway

Barracuda backups

HPE SimpliVity

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD

Microsoft Intune

Job description

System & Network Administrator

Position Summary

The Systems & Network Administrator is responsible for configuring, managing, and securing the Town of Hudson’s on‑premises and cloud‑based technology environments. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of core Microsoft 365 (M365) services — including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Barracuda email security and backup platform, while supporting server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, enterprise networking, and critical municipal systems used by Town departments, including Police and Fire. The Administrator supports daily operational needs, contributes to long‑term technology planning, and plays a key role in implementing the Town’s cybersecurity and compliance standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Administration

Manage, monitor, and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
Provision user accounts, manage licenses, and maintain group structures within Microsoft Entra ID; oversee access controls and feature updates across the M365 tenant.

Infrastructure & Network Administration

Support and maintain the Town’s HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged servers and VMware virtual infrastructure.
Collaborate with the CIO in designing, planning, and supporting network infrastructure across Police, Fire, and Town departments.

Security & Compliance

Identity & Access Management: Implement and enforce Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign‑On (SSO), and Conditional Access policies.
Email Security & Backup: Administer the Barracuda Email Security Gateway (smart host), which intercepts, scans, and filters all inbound and outbound email traffic to the M365 tenant; monitor and configure Barracuda backups for M365 data.
Threat Protection: Monitor CrowdStrike dashboards to identify, respond to, and remediate security threats and incidents.
Device Management: Enforce Microsoft Intune compliance, configuration, and protection policies for Town‑issued devices.
Auditing & Reporting: Conduct routine security audits, produce compliance documentation, and investigate potential security events or policy violations.

Application & End‑User Support

Manage finance application upgrades and provide end‑user support for finance‑related systems.
Install, configure, and upgrade application software and computer hardware.

Technical Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of three (3) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 enterprise environments, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Intune, Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online.
Experience administering Windows Server, VMware, hyperconverged infrastructure, and enterprise networking environments.
Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) and identity threat detection and response (ITDR) platforms, such as CrowdStrike.
Strong knowledge of HPE Aruba Networking management, including the AOS 10 cloud‑native wireless operating system, and Barracuda backup and recovery.
Experience with SonicWall firewalls and Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) VPN.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, or a comparable Microsoft security certification (e.g., Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Security Operations Analyst Associate).
Other relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, security, storage, or networking — such as HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate, Professional, or Expert — are a plus.

Professional Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with practical incident response experience.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical staff.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Education & Background

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a fast‑paced professional office environment.
The employee has access to confidential information, including personnel records and materials related to legal proceedings.
Errors in judgment could result in considerable confusion, monetary loss, delays in services, and adverse public relations.

Additional Requirements

May be required to work outside normal business hours to support departmental needs or respond to emergency situations.
Must be able to pass a background check appropriate for working with public safety departments, including CJIS‑compliant screening where required.
A valid driver’s license is required for travel between Town facilities.

Physical Requirements

Minimal physical effort is typically required; some tasks may involve moderate physical activity. Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and manual dexterity. The employee may occasionally need to climb ladders or lift and move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read documents and operate computer systems.

Miscellaneous Information

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative Action employer. The Town of Hudson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Town of Hudson encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

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