Position: Microsoft Systems Administrator

Job Summary

The Microsoft Systems Administrator will be responsible for protecting and preventing security risks by maintaining our clients software inventory, managing updates and systems configurations.

Our Client is one of the largest independent fund administrators, delivering a range of services and technology to private debt, hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds, private banks, pension funds and family offices.

General Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the deployment of system and software updates and patches using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, (SCCM) Azure Update Manager and Powershell
• Automation of the distribution of software and secure configurations using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM), Azure Update Manager and Powershell
• Testing application and operating system patches before deployment to catch unexpected issues before broad deployment
• Co-ordinating downtime with system owners for maintenance and update
• Reviewing recommendations and weakness in vulnerability tools and taking a risk-based approach to remediating them
• Staying up to date with vulnerabilities and cybersecurity trends
• Reviewing threat Intelligence reports for recommendations and actions

The position requires an applicant with 3+ years of solid work experience in IT or CyberSecurity in a professional environment.

Below are the required technical qualifications and experience:

• Strong experience with PowerShell for automation and remote administration of Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and cloud environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Intune for deploying software, updates and secure configurations
• General experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• General experience with Microsoft Azure Update Manager
• Strong experience with troubleshooting common deployment and configuration issues with applications and configuration on Windows Desktop and Server platforms
• Excellent communication skills and a cooperative and positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with updating IaaS virtual machines in a public cloud environment

Additional desired qualifications and experience include:

• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable.io, Rapid7, Qualys, Defender Threat and Vulnerability management
• Experience and knowledge with Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365
• Experience with cloud posture security management systems
• Knowledge of CyberSecurity principles
• Relevant certifications in system administration and cybersecurity including certifications issued by Microsoft, Comptia, Fortinet, GIAC(SANS), ISC2

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Microsoft Systems Administrator, apply now to join our client's esteemed team!