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 modernization of identity and access management, development and support of the Microsoft 365 and Azure environment, and improvements to network and security infrastructure. It also contributes to DevOps collaboration and the software delivery lifecycle, including process improvement, CI/CD, quality assurance, deployment monitoring, documentation, and shared ownership from development through production. This is an exempt-level, full-time position with work hours and days that vary according to business needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is often required, along with 24/7 after-hours and on-call availability. The role involves frequent movement throughout a large facility and work in dry, refrigerated, and freezer environments, including temperatures down to -10°F. The company describes the team as small and agile, with opportunities to contribute to transformative projects, collaborate, grow, and cross-train.

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 meet the stated physical demands, including frequent movement throughout a large facility and work 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 planning, migration, and ongoing management for the transition from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID.
Maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
Implement and maintain security best practices across 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 initiatives related to identity modernization, cloud adoption, and infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to support smooth handoffs and shared understanding.
Participate in DevOps syncs to align on priorities, blockers, and deployment readiness.
Identify inefficiencies in the software delivery lifecycle and propose improvements.
Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies.
Support the definition and execution of testing strategies, and help validate operational requirements before production deployment.
Collaborate on monitoring, logging, and alerting for new 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 QA validations are completed in a timely manner.
Provide after-hours and on-call support as required.