As an IT System / Network Administrator, you will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and availability of our data center operations and IT infrastructure services. This role involves proactive monitoring of various security appliances, managing email security, conducting data/policy audits, and resolving high-level IT service desk tickets. You will ensure system availability, establish security rules based on threat analytics, and actively participate in IT projects and risk assessments.Key Responsibilities:System Monitoring & Maintenance:Maintain availability of data centers, directories, and servers using tools like Ping sweep.Regularly check and update threat analytics from various sources including Microsoft, CISA, and Palo Alto.Manage and log email threats, investigate Phish alerts, and contain malicious sources.Monitor infrastructure services like Time Sync and Replication; ensure daily automated staff account creation is functioning.Check latest threat Analytics from Microsoft, CISA, SentinelOne, PaloAlto, other OSINT sourcesInvestigate and decide whether “Users at Risk in Azure” are at risk under legitimate pretenses Check the Google Admin console and dismiss users/Investigate alerts Check SentinelOne management Console for alerts and IOCs in the logsMove endpoints / create StarRules and exceptions based on requestsUtilize deep visibility to hunt threats based on data correlated from other security appliancesBrief fellow SysAdmins and Operations Manager/IT Director on the current security landscape / threats to k12 in the form of commentary or short presentationsUpdate “System admin team chat” with applicable articles and anecdotes about IT/Current eventsUtilize Endpoint Central, AD audit, Log360, ELA, and AD Manager and NCM/OP manager to investigate and process events and tasks related to AD/Networking/365 Security & Compliance:Create and update security rules and controls.Conduct incident response and assist with software patches.Utilize advanced threat hunting tools to correlate data and detect undetected malicious activity.Perform regular audits of SharePoint and other servers.Administration & Documentation:Coordinate IT maintenance windows and document IT procedures.Process tickets, incidents, and user account issues across various platforms including Office 365, Azure, and SharePoint.Attend IT webinars and training sessions to stay current with security trends and technologies.Technology & Tools Access:Administer critical platforms such as Office 365, SharePoint, Google Admin, and PaloAlto Firewall.Oversee and manage security tools like SentinelOne and ExtremeCloudIQ.Ensure compliance with MFA implementations and evaluate security measures.Required Qualifications:Proven experience in IT systems and network administration.Familiarity with OSINT sources and security appliances.Advanced knowledge in administering Office 365, SharePoint, Google Admin, and firewall systems.Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.Preferred Qualifications:Certifications in cybersecurity and network management.Experience with Endpoint Central, AD audit, Log360, and AD Manager+.