IT Systems & Security Specialist I

About the role

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.

FLSA Status: Exempt. Reports To: Director of IT. Location: Remote within Aspire Living & Learning’s service area; MUST RESIDE IN VT, CT, MD, NH, & MA.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats.
• Support endpoint protection, antivirus, and vulnerability management programs.