About this Systems Administrator / IT Support Engineer role at NeoWork
NeoWork is hiring for a Systems Administrator & IT Support Engineer to join our client's growing IT team. This role bridges the gap between traditional Tier 2 support and Systems Administration, providing a unique opportunity for an ambitious IT professional to expand their infrastructure knowledge while maintaining strong customer engagement. The successful candidate will support a 500-user, multi-state organization operating across 10 locations with a hybrid workforce. This individual will provide advanced technical support, administer core Microsoft technologies, support modern endpoint management, participate in infrastructure projects, and assist with maintaining a secure, reliable, and highly available IT environment.
What Success Looks Like:
- Consistently resolve Tier 2 support issues with minimal supervision.
- Become a trusted escalation resource for IT Support Technicians.
- Independently administer Microsoft 365 and Intune environments.
- Participate in server, networking, and cybersecurity initiatives.
- Contribute to automation and process improvement efforts.
- Demonstrate ownership of IT systems, support outcomes, and assigned projects.
- Improve documentation and operational maturity of the IT department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Advanced Technical Support (Approx. 40%):
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Help Desk issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, mobile device, and network connectivity issues.
- Support highly technical engineering users and business professionals.
- Manage incidents through resolution while maintaining excellent customer communication.
- Support conference room technologies, printers, mobile devices, VPN connectivity, and remote workforce technologies.
- Participate in after-hours support rotation as required.
- Mentor Tier 1 technicians and provide technical guidance.
Microsoft 365 & Identity Administration:
- Administer Microsoft 365 E5 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Copilot.
- Support Entra ID and Hybrid Active Directory environments.
- Manage user lifecycle activities including onboarding, transfers, and offboarding.
- Maintain security groups, distribution lists, and access permissions.
- Support Conditional Access, MFA, Self-Service Password Reset, and identity governance initiatives.
- Assist with access reviews and compliance activities.
Endpoint Management & Modern Workplace:
- Administer Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
- Manage Windows 11 device deployments and lifecycle management.
- Support Android Enterprise and Apple Business Manager deployments.
- Maintain compliance policies, configuration profiles, and security baselines.
- Deploy and troubleshoot software using Intune and related management tools.
- Manage operating system, driver, firmware, and BIOS updates.
Infrastructure Administration (Approx. 30%):
- Support Windows Server environments.
- Assist with administration of Dell Hyper-V clusters.
- Perform virtual machine provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Support enterprise storage, server hardware, and backup systems.
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.
- Monitor infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.
Security & Compliance:
- Support Microsoft Defender, endpoint security, and threat remediation activities.
- Assist with phishing investigations and response efforts using KnowBe4.
- Maintain security baselines and patch compliance.
- Participate in vulnerability remediation.
- Assist with audits, policy reviews, and documentation efforts.
- Support Zero Trust and cybersecurity maturity initiatives.
Networking Support:
- Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, wireless networking, VPN technologies, and Cisco networking infrastructure.
- Support WAN connectivity between company locations.
- Work with networking vendors and internal administrators on escalated issues.
Automation & Process Improvement:
- Develop PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive IT tasks.
- Improve provisioning, onboarding, reporting, and administration processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
- Contribute to IT modernization initiatives.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of progressive IT experience
- At least 2 years supporting Microsoft 365 environments
- Experience in Tier 2 Help Desk, Systems Administration, or Infrastructure Support
- Experience supporting hybrid workforces and remote users
- Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 administration
- Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot
- Exchange Online and Teams administration
- SharePoint Online fundamentals
- DNS/DHCP troubleshooting and Group Policy
- PowerShell fundamentals and VPN technologies
- Endpoint security administration
- Strong customer service mindset with excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong troubleshooting methodology with ability to prioritize competing demands
- Self-motivated, accountable, and a continuous learner with strong technical curiosity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft 365 Administrator certification
- AZ-900 or SC-900 certification
- CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Experience with Hyper-V and Dell server infrastructure
- Cisco networking experience
- Familiarity with Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, or similar endpoint protection platforms
- Experience with Freshservice or Zabbix Monitoring
- Apple Business Manager and Android Enterprise experience
- Microsoft Copilot and PowerShell automation experience
Benefits
- We offer health insurance for contractors
- Holiday Extra Pay
- The work hours generally align with standard business hours in the US, with some potential flexibility depending on the client's needs.
- We prioritize the mental health of our team members and offer mental health days to support their well-being.
- In addition to the base salary, performance-based incentives are provided.
- There is an annual review and appraisal process in place.
- There are ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
- Salary range: $2600 up to $3100 based on experience