IT Systems & Security Specialist I

Job Title: IT Systems and Security Specialist I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote within Aspire Living & Learning’s service area; MUST RESIDE IN VT, CT, MD, NH, & MA
Reports To: Director of IT
Compensation: $72000 Annually
Schedule: M - F, 40 hours a week
Job Purpose:
The IT Systems & Security Specialist I is responsible for supporting the organization's cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and day-to-day IT operations. This role assists with managing cloud services, monitoring security systems, responding to security incidents, maintaining user access controls, and ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices. The ideal candidate is eager to develop expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and systems administration while providing exceptional support to internal users.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Administration
Assist in the administration and maintenance of cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and security.
Manage and maintain cloud-based backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes to ensure system availability and organizational resilience.
Lead cloud migrations and implementation projects.
Knowledge of NSG/AVD/ASR and VM standup within azure environment
Security Administration
Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats.
Support endpoint protection, antivirus, and vulnerability management programs.
Perform routine security audits and reviews of user access rights.
Assist in implementing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures.
Respond to and investigate security incidents, coordinating containment, remediation, escalation, and documentation as appropriate.
Create and maintain phishing awareness campaigns and cybersecurity training initiatives.
Identity & Access Management
Manage user provi