About the role
Core Skillsets Required
1. Systems Administration (Microsoft-focused)
* Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) * Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID * Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) * PowerShell scripting and automation * Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, Azure Virtual Machines) * Windows client deployment and management (Intune, Autopilot)
2. Network Administration
* Network infrastructure management (switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs) * TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and subnetting * Wi-Fi network management and optimization * Site-to-site and remote access VPN configuration * Network monitoring and troubleshooting
3. Security & Compliance
* Experience implementing and managing security controls (defense-in-depth) * Microsoft security stack: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Intune security policies * Vulnerability assessment, patch management, and remediation * Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) * Security monitoring, logging, and incident response * Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS benchmarks)
4. Leadership & Operational Skills
* Hands-on technical leadership (not just strategy — must be willing to perform the work) * Vendor management and coordination with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) * Stakeholder management (internal staff, leadership, external partners) * Proactive infrastructure improvement and modernization * IT documentation, process development, and best practices implementation * Project management for small-to-medium infrastructure initiatives