Systems Administrator

LifeSci Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

LifeSci Partners is seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator in New York to support Windows, macOS, and cloud environments. You will manage identity services, SSO/MFA, and device management across Microsoft 365, Azure, and enterprise SaaS apps.

You will collaborate with internal teams, deploy security controls, and provide end-user support while driving improvements in IT operations and security posture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in systems administration or IT operations roles.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and device management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows, macOS, and cloud-based environments.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operations.
• Manage servers, storage, networking equipment, and endpoint devices.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, and conditional access policies.
• Ensure appropriate access controls and security permissions are maintained.
• Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and other enterprise SaaS applications.
• Manage integrations between business-critical systems.
• Assist with application deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Administer endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune and JAMF.
• Configure device policies, compliance settings, and security controls.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Train users on new technologies, processes, and best practices.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

Entra ID

Intune

Endpoint management

Networking basics

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Tools

Jamf

MDM platforms

Zero Trust

PowerShell

Scripting

Automation tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Administer and maintain Windows, macOS, and cloud-based environments.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operations.
• Manage servers, storage, networking equipment, and endpoint devices.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage user provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, and related platforms.
• Configure and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and conditional access policies.
• Ensure appropriate access controls and security permissions are maintained.

Cloud & Enterprise Applications

• Support Microsoft 365, Azure, and other enterprise SaaS applications.
• Manage integrations between business-critical systems.
• Assist with application deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Administer endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune and/or JAMF.
• Configure device policies, compliance settings, and security controls.

End User Support

• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Train users on new technologies, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in systems administration or IT operations roles.
• Strong experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and device management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Jamf, MDM platforms, or Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience with PowerShell, scripting, or automation tools.
• Microsoft, Azure, AWS, CompTIA, or related certifications a plus
• Experience supporting highly regulated environments.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule

LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.