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Confidential Company

Systems Security Administrator

Confidential Company, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr We are seeking a skilled and motivated System and Security Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Entra ID, Defender, Exchange, M365, Active Directory, Azure Enterprise Applications, and Azure App Registrations. The role also requires knowledge of security tools (Microsoft Sentinel), certificates, and encryption. The System Administrator will be responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing our IT infrastructure while ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our Microsoft ecosystem as well as Meraki Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain Azure resources, including computer, networking, and storage. Configure and support Azure Enterprise Applications and Azure App Registrations. Monitor performance, optimize costs, and implement best practices for scalability and security. Administer

Entra ID , user accounts, roles, and access controls. Manage

on-premises Active Directory

and synchronize with Azure AD. Implement and monitor conditional access policies and multifactor authentication (MFA). Deploy and manage

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Office 365 . Assist with security monitoring and incident response using

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM . Perform

threat hunting, incident response, and root cause analysis

for security events. Implement and monitor

Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection , and insider risk policies. Conduct

log analysis

and

audit reviews

to ensure compliance and detect anomalies. Manage and maintain certificates, encryption protocols, and secure communications. Support and maintain

Microsoft Exchange Online

and hybrid Exchange environments. Provide administration of

M365 services

(Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.). Ensure uptime, backup, and disaster recovery for collaboration platforms. Troubleshoot system, identity, and application-related issues. Implement updates, patches, and system configurations according to best practices. Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure, policies, and processes. Maintain accurate system and security documentation. Participate in

security assessments, audits, and penetration testing support. Collaborate with the security team to implement

Zero Trust architecture principles . Proactively identify and mitigate risks through continuous security improvement initiatives. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience). 35 years of experience in system administration and security operations, with emphasis on Microsoft technologies. Strong knowledge of

Microsoft Azure

administration. Hands-on experience with

Entra ID, Active Directory, M365, Exchange, Defender, and Azure Enterprise Apps/App Registrations. Familiarity with

Microsoft Sentinel

for security monitoring and incident management. Experience in managing

certificates and encryption technologies . Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of

IT security principles and compliance standards . PowerShell or scripting for automation and system management. Experience working with hybrid environments (on-premises + cloud). Familiarity with identity federation, SSO, and application integrations. Knowledge of Group Policies as well as Security groups and distribution groups. Knowledge of Networking and Network technologies preferred. Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (a plus) Seniority level

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