System Administrator

North South Consulting Group • Elizabethtown, KY

2d

About The Position

NSCG is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to keep its IT environment secure, reliable, and running smoothly for approximately 300 on-premises and remote users. The role manages identities, devices, networks, and security tools across Microsoft GCC High and commercial corporate tenants. It suits someone who enjoys troubleshooting, automating repetitive work, and improving processes.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in system administration, IT support, or a related role; paid or unpaid experience is acceptable.
• U.S. citizenship.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certified CMMC Professional (CCP).
• Additional CompTIA certifications.
• Microsoft security or Azure certifications.
• Identity and access management (IAM) experience.
• Automation scripting experience, such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Microsoft 365 administration experience.
• Endpoint management experience with Microsoft Intune or a similar tool.
• Network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, NCS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPN.
• Firewall configuration and management experience.
• Experience supporting a Microsoft GCC High environment.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or DFARS compliance requirements.
• Azure networking experience, including virtual networks, network security groups, and VPN gateways.
• Experience creating and managing virtual machines in Azure or Hyper-V.
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) management experience.
• Experience supporting software development teams, including CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with SIEM or EDR tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to approximately 300 on-premises and remote users and their devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, device, and network issues.
• Support and maintain on-premises printers and peripherals.
• Manage device enrollment, configuration, compliance policies, and application deployment through Microsoft Intune.
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and support procedures.
• Create, modify, and disable user accounts throughout onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
• Administer users, groups, licenses, and permissions in Microsoft Entra ID.
• Enforce least privilege, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access policies.
• Perform periodic access reviews and remove stale or unnecessary accounts.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 GCC High and commercial tenants, maintaining separation of data and configuration in line with compliance requirements.
• Manage Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive settings and policies.
• Maintain on-premises network infrastructure, including switches, wireless, and cabling.
• Configure, monitor, and manage firewalls, including rules, VPN, and firmware updates.
• Monitor network performance and availability and resolve outages.
• Apply patches and updates to servers, network devices, and endpoints.
• Operate and tune intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Monitor security alerts and logs, and respond to and escalate incidents.
• Support CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance efforts, including evidence collection and audit preparation.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Maintain backup and recovery processes and test restores regularly.
• Write and maintain scripts, such as PowerShell, to automate routine administrative tasks.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend or implement lasting fixes.
• Evaluate tools and processes that improve security, efficiency, or user experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed