<p><strong>Job Title: Azure Administrator – Security &amp; Identity Focus</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p><strong>Department:</strong> IT</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Azure Administrator</strong> with strong experience in <strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender</strong> to support, secure, and maintain our Microsoft cloud environment.</p><p>This role is responsible for <strong>identity management, endpoint management, security monitoring, and threat protection</strong> across Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing <strong>Zero Trust principles</strong>, enforcing security baselines, and supporting compliance-driven environments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Azure &amp; Identity Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and maintain <strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</strong> including:</li><li>User and group management</li><li>Conditional Access policies</li><li>MFA enforcement</li><li>Privileged Identity Management (PIM)</li><li>Identity lifecycle governance</li><li>Support hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Endpoint Management (Intune)</strong></p><ul><li>Configure and manage <strong>Microsoft Intune</strong> for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices</li><li>Create and maintain:</li><li>Device compliance policies</li><li>Configuration profiles</li><li>Application deployment policies</li><li>Integrate Intune with Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Monitor device compliance and remediate non-compliant endpoints</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Security Operations &amp; Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, maintain, and monitor <strong>Microsoft Sentinel</strong></li><li>Log ingestion and data connectors</li><li>Analytics rules and alerts</li><li>Incident triage and response</li><li>KQL queries and workbooks</li><li>Administer <strong>Microsoft Defender</strong> solutions including:</li><li>Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Defender for Identity</li><li>Defender for Cloud Apps</li><li>Defender for Office 365</li><li>Assist with threat detection, investigation, and response activities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Security &amp; Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege)</li><li>Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, internal audits)</li><li>Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of experience administering <strong>Azure and Microsoft 365 environments</strong></li><li>Hands-on experience with:</li><li><strong>Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)</strong></li><li><strong>Microsoft Intune</strong></li><li><strong>Microsoft Sentinel</strong></li><li><strong>Microsoft Defender suite</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of:</li><li>Identity and access management (IAM)</li><li>Endpoint security and device compliance</li><li>SIEM/SOAR concepts</li><li>Cloud security best practices</li><li>Experience supporting security incidents and operational troubleshooting</li><li>Strong documentation and communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>MSP</strong>, regulated, or compliance-driven environments</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Zero Trust architecture</strong></li><li>Experience with Azure networking and security controls</li><li>Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53/171, CMMC, ISO 27001)</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Certifications</strong></p><ul><li>Microsoft Certified: <strong>Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)</strong></li><li>Microsoft Certified: <strong>Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)</strong></li><li>Microsoft Certified: <strong>Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)</strong></li><li>Microsoft Certified: <strong>Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)</strong></li><li>Microsoft Certified: <strong>Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)</strong> <em>(a plus)</em></li></ul><p><br></p>

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