Microsoft Systems Administrator

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level Microsoft Systems Administrator to support and manage our Microsoft cloud and endpoint environment in a small-to-medium business (SMB) setting. This role is hands-on and operational, requiring broad technical skills across Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Azure. The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing multiple hats, supporting end users, improving security posture, and helping modernize IT operations without excessive complexity.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience administering Microsoft environments
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
Working knowledge of Azure fundamentals
Experience with Intune or endpoint management tools
Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Experience supporting users directly in an SMB environment
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certifications (MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300, or similar)
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and assist in all capacities
Familiarity with backup, retention, and eDiscovery
Experience improving or maturing IT processes in a growing organization
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Comfortable operating in a lean IT team with broad responsibilities

Responsibilities

Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams
Manage user onboarding/offboarding, licensing, mailboxes, permissions, and collaboration tools
Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), including users, groups, MFA, conditional access, and basic role assignments
Support Microsoft Intune and Action1 platforms for device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and application deployment
Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for endpoint, identity, and M365 issues escalated from helpdesk
Perform day-to-day Azure administration (subscriptions, resource groups, RBAC, basic monitoring)
Implement and maintain security best practices across Microsoft platforms
Assist with Defender tools (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365) as applicable
Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate common administrative tasks
Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Coordinate with vendors and Microsoft support when needed