IT Systems and Security Engineer

Dialight Corporation•Farmingdale, NJ

16h

About The Position

The IT Systems and Security Engineer position is a hands-on cross functional role responsible for supporting and improving IT operations and security. It will oversee help desk while administering core systems and infrastructure systems and security posture. Manage identity access systems, cloud services, backups and foundational information security controls (Infosec). Balances operational stability with security best practices and works closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant IT services globally.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in systems administration, security and IT operations
Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration
Working knowledge of Windows Server environments
Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Experience with backup and recovery solutions
Experience with endpoint security, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management and general information security principles (Infosec & Cyber Security)
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, GDPR, SOC/SOC2 & ISO Controls)
Exposure to cloud security and identity-driven security models
2-3 years of experience in systems administration, security and IT operations
Hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration
Working knowledge of Windows Server environments
Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Experience with backup and recovery solutions
Experience with endpoint security, EDR/XDR, cloud security, vulnerability management and information security principles (Infosec & Cyber Security)
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, GDPR, SOC/SOC2 & ISO Controls)

Responsibilities

Serve as front line escalation for desktop issues
Help manage ticket queues, priorities, and service levels
Identify recurring issues and drive root-cause remediation
Maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures
Serve as front line escalation for help desk issues
Administer Active Directory (users, groups, GPOs, permissions)
Manage Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint
Support user lifecycle management (onboarding, offboarding, role changes)
Manage authentication, MFA, conditional access, and least privilege access models
Support Windows Server infrastructure (patching, monitoring, basic configuration)
Perform basic network administration (switches, firewalls, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Manage backup and recovery systems; perform regular test restores
Coordinate with vendors/MSPs for advanced infrastructure or network needs
Monitor system health and capacity to ensure availability and performance
Compliance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Implement and maintain endpoint security (EDR/XDR), email security, and basic SIEM monitoring
Perform vulnerability scanning and track remediation efforts
Support incident response activities, including documentation and lessons learned
Assist with security awareness initiatives and policy enforcement
Support audits and compliance efforts (NIST, GDPR, SOC/2 & ISO Controls)
Maintain system diagrams, asset inventories, and security documentation
Recommend and implement improvements to tooling, processes, and controls