• Network Infrastructure: Manage office Wi-Fi, routers, switches, and firewalls. Handle ISP troubleshooting and use Cisco Umbrella to block web threats.
• Device Management (MDM): Provision and deploy Windows and Mac laptops at scale. Build and push security updates using Microsoft Intune (Autopilot) and Jamf (Apple Business Manager).
• Identity & Security: Manage user access in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Build Conditional Access policies, enforce MFA, and configure Single Sign-On (SSO).
• M365 Cloud Admin: Manage the backend for Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Troubleshoot file permissions and manage software licensing.

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki or Fortinet dashboards.
• Experience working in a Windows and MAC envirnment.
• Proven history managing an environment of 100+ devices via Intune and Jamf.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across M365 (SharePoint and Teams).

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