IT System Administrator (security focused) job vacancy

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Title: IT System Administrator (security focused)

Duration: FTE/Permanent opportunity

Location: 3 days onsite in Philadelphia, PA – 2 days remote (must be local)Vaccination required

System Administration

Assist with managing Windows workstation and server patching.
Backup and Disaster recovery documentation, planning, and testing.
Microsoft Windows Domain model Support (AD, DNS, Group Policy).
Manage/Maintain Office365, Terminal Services, SQL, TCP/IP, Load Balancers, DHCP, PKI, PowerShell, SharePoint, VMWare vCenter, ESXI, Veeam, Azure and Intune.

Security Administration

Ensure all Windows critical infrastructure systems and services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, DNS and DHCP are secure, and vulnerabilities are remediated.
Ensure application security and integrity of all Microsoft-related application technologies including Windows servers, Office 365, MS Azure, SQL Server, and SharePoint.
Perform activities in support of Cybersecurity projects and task/initiatives associated with audit recommendations.
Ensure that the VMWare ESX Virtual environment security patches and updates are applied in a timely manner to ensure the integrity of those systems.
Ensure the latest security patches are applied to all servers monthly. This includes Windows infrastructure related servers, and servers configured to run diverse Windows roles/features and specialized applications, and workstations.
We have been migrating their IT processes to the Azure Cloud. The long-term goal is to migrate most of the environment from on-premises systems to Azure.
Utilize available and new technologies to manage password, account, and system policies. Configure, test, and validate security and operational functionality and impact. Document and provide knowledge transfer to co-workers and other IT teams.
Manage risk assessments using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework or other selected framework(s).
Configure and maintain Microsoft 365 environment security best practices.
Provide insight, guidance and maintain cybersecurity policy documents.

What you need to succeed in the role:

Two to five years of Systems Support and/or Help Desk Support.
Ability to create and maintain cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and emergency response documentation.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively with users, colleagues, and management to troubleshoot complex issues, and write clear documentation.
Strong knowledge of cyber security practices and procedures.
Willingness and ability to learn and understand additional technologies and third-party applications.
Adept at conducting research into infrastructure-related issues and products.
Strong working knowledge of recent IT trends such as Managed Services, Cloud Computing, and Infrastructure Virtualization.
An ability to research and provide recommendations on solutions related to both security and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
An ability to effectively work remotely utilizing an uninterrupted internet connection, as required.
An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.
A bachelor’s degree in business analysis, business administration, information system or related degree, preferred.
MCSE Certification, technical work experience with exposure to diverse server configurations, preferred.
CCSP certification or equivalent, preferred.

No third parties as this is a FTE/Permanent opportunity