Systems Administrator I
Summary
Entry-to-mid level systems administrator who runs day-to-day Microsoft infrastructure: administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID identities, managing Windows endpoints and patching via Intune and Defender, and supporting compliance work (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001) at a finance company in Parkville, MO.
What You’ll Do (Your Impact)
- Identity & Cloud Management: Administer Microsoft 365 environments and manage identity and access control through Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID and On-Premises AD.
- Security & Patching: Own the patching lifecycle, manage core networking, and oversee endpoint security to ensure compliance with strict industry regulations.
- Operational Support: Keep day-to-day infrastructure running smoothly while strictly adhering to established change management and compliance controls.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 1–3 years of related IT experience, including a strong foundation in help desk support, networking, and security.
- Core Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Azure AD, On-Premises AD, and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Preferred Tools: Experience with Intune, endpoint management, and Microsoft Defender (or similar SIEM environments) is highly valued.
- Regulated Environment Advantage: Prior experience working within PCI, SOC, or ISO-regulated frameworks is a major plus.
Principle Responsibilities:
Identity & Cloud Administration
· Administer the Microsoft 365 tenant, including user lifecycle management.
· Manage Azure AD / Entra ID identity objects, group policies, and access provisioning.
· Execute onboarding and offboarding processes independently.
· Support Conditional Access policy monitoring (changes require approval).
· Assist in identity governance and least-privilege enforcement.
· Utilize privileged access management (PIM) for elevated tasks.
Endpoint & Security Operations
· Manage Intune device enrollment, policy enforcement, and device posture compliance.
· Administer Microsoft Defender policies and assist with alert triage.
· Own endpoint patching lifecycle across Windows environments.
· Monitor system alerts and escalate anomalies.
Infrastructure Operations Support
· Assist with Active Directory administration under delegated OU-level permissions (elevation via PIM when required).
· Support backup monitoring and disaster recovery testing.
· Participate in system monitoring and service reliability initiatives.
· Assist with automation initiatives and PowerShell scripting efforts.
Compliance & Audit Support
· Assist with evidence collection for PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 audits.
· Participate in audit walkthroughs.
· Follow established security policies and change management procedures.
· Contribute to documentation of standard operating procedures.