Systems Engineer (Identity & Cloud) 00053

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia invites applications for a Systems Engineer (Identity & Cloud) 00053. The position is exempt and located on site in Newport News, VA, offering a salary range of $61,036 to $76,295 commensurate with education and experience.

The role focuses on identity and cloud technologies, with expectations including administration of cloud identity platforms and related security controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Significant experience in help desk, desktop support, or a similar customer-facing technical support role.
• Experience administering user accounts, groups, or permissions in a directory service or cloud identity platform.
• Experience using a ticketing system to track and resolve support requests.
• Experience working in teams and/or group settings.

Skills

Customer-facing support

Team collaboration

Scripting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

Google Workspace Administrator

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer (Identity & Cloud) 00053

Agency: Christopher Newport University - Main Campus

Location: Newport News, Virginia

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: CNU 10: Salary $61,036 to $76,295, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.

Experience:

• Significant experience in help desk, desktop support, or a similar customer-facing technical support role.
• Experience administering user accounts, groups, or permissions in a directory service or cloud identity platform.
• Experience using a ticketing system to track and resolve support requests.
• Experience working in teams and/or group settings.

Additional Considerations:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• One or more of the following relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals or Administrator, Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), or Google Workspace Administrator.

Experience:

• Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or API-based tools).
• Experience performing access reviews or supporting IT audit and/or compliance activities.
• Experience with security standards and frameworks, such as the Commonwealth of Virginia Information Security Standard (SEC 530) or CIS Benchmarks.
• Experience with single sign-on application integrations.
• Experience in a higher education or academic environment.