Microsoft Cloud Security & Systems Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a hands‑on Microsoft Cloud Security & Systems Administrator to manage and protect our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role blends systems administration with cybersecurity duties, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud services.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and secure Microsoft 365 services, including Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, Microsoft Defender suite, and Purview.
• Configure and maintain Azure security settings, identity‑access policies, RBAC, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Monitor alerts from Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), and other security tools; respond to incidents and suspicious activity.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, track remediation, and validate fixes.
• Support endpoint management, application deployment, and device onboarding.
• Maintain technical documentation, security risk register, and compliance evidence.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and compliance teams to meet security standards and frameworks.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of experience in systems administration, cloud administration, and IT security.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure administration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365 Administration (Intune, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams)
• Azure Administration (RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Microsoft Defender security tools (Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender Suite)
• Vulnerability Management and remediation tracking
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Endpoint compliance and device management
• Cloud security principles and monitoring

What we offer

• Standard business hours (Monday‑Friday, 8 am–5 pm) with occasional evening or weekend work.
• Hands‑on operational role with intermittent supervision.
• No direct reports, allowing focus on technical expertise.