Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Courser accelerates the growth of IT service provider companies through partnerships focused on teamwork, service, growth-mindedness, trust, and innovation. The Security Systems Engineer will serve as a technical lead for Courser’s Microsoft 365 environment and security operations, administering internal and customer-facing systems with emphasis on Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and cloud security. The role bridges systems administration and security engineering, supporting secure, functional, and performant environments.
Responsibilities
- M365 & Azure Management: Serve as the primary administrator for Microsoft 365 tenants, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams
- AVD & Virtualization: Design, deploy, and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments to support remote work and application delivery
- Endpoint Management: Utilize Microsoft Intune/RMM for device enrollment, automated patching, and compliance enforcement
- Security-by-Design: Partner with other teams to embed security principles into all systems, including firewalls, VPNs, and cloud environments
- Identity & Access: Implement and manage IAM, MFA, and privileged access controls to protect sensitive data
- Threat & Incident Management: Monitor threats and assist in incident response efforts, including containment and root-cause analysis
- Vulnerability Management: Perform regular assessments and coordinate the remediation of vulnerabilities across the infrastructure
- Compliance Support: Maintain documentation and controls to support initiatives such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and NIST
- Technical Escalation: Serve as a subject-matter expert and tier-3 escalation point for service delivery and local leadership
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems administration and security engineering, ideally within an MSP or enterprise environment
- Security Knowledge: Familiarity with NIST, CIS, or SOC 2 frameworks
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical requirements with business needs
- Preferred Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300, and/or Security+
- Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure (AVD focus optional), and Network Security
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Best-in-class training
- Mentorship
- Clear self-promotion paths to help you grow
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k match
- Unlimited vacation time after completing one full year of employment; during the first year, full-time team members are provided 10 vacation days
- Paid sick time
- 10 holidays, including your birthday and a floating holiday
- Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement
- Amazon Prime reimbursement
- 40 hours for volunteer time
- Paid parental leave
- Reimbursement for ongoing education and certifications
- Learning and development programs
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