IT Systems & Network Specialist

DERSTINES INC•Franconia Township, PA

About The Position

Derstine's Foodservice Distributor is seeking a skilled, forward-thinking IT Systems & Network Specialist to join its growing IT team. The role supports and develops the Microsoft 365 and Azure environment, modernizes identity and access management, and strengthens networking and security. It also contributes to DevOps collaboration, process improvement, CI/CD pipelines, quality assurance, monitoring, documentation, and ownership of delivery from development through production. This is an exempt-level, full-time position based in Telford, Pennsylvania, with work hours and days varying according to business needs. Evening, weekend, holiday, and after-hours on-call support may be required. The role involves frequent movement throughout a large facility and work in dry, refrigerated, and freezer temperatures down to -10°F.

Requirements

Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 administration and identity management.
Strong understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity models.
Familiarity with networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls.
Experience with PowerShell or Python scripting and automation.
Experience with AI, LLM, and agent development.
Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or HIPAA.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work varied hours and days based on business needs, including evening, weekend, and holiday work, and provide after-hours on-call support 24/7.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and grasping; lifting or moving objects; and working in temperatures down to -10°F.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, SC-300, or AZ-104.
Experience with Entra ID governance, lifecycle management, and conditional access policies.
Familiarity with SAP S/4 Hanna support and integration.
Familiarity with Linux.
Experience with BI tools or data platforms.

Responsibilities

Support and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune.
Lead the transition from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID, including planning, migration, and ongoing management.
Maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
Implement and maintain security best practices for access control, identity, cloud, and network systems, including conditional access, MFA, and role-based access controls.
Use scripting, AI, and other tools to automate identity, system, and network tasks.
Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams, including documentation and training.
Drive identity modernization, cloud adoption, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to support handoffs and shared understanding; participate in DevOps syncs.
Identify inefficiencies in the software delivery lifecycle and propose improvements.
Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies.
Help define and execute testing strategies, validate code quality and operational readiness, and ensure development work meets operational requirements before production deployment.
Collaborate on monitoring, logging, and alerting for deployments; participate in post-deployment reviews and incident retrospectives.
Maintain DevOps documentation and share knowledge with and mentor team members.
Take shared ownership of delivery from development through production and ensure validations are completed in a timely manner.
Meet the position's physical requirements, including frequent movement throughout the facility and work in temperatures down to -10°F.