Systems Administrator - Boston

The Systems Administrator will support a Microsoft-centric computing environment consisting of Windows 2019/2022/2025 servers and Microsoft Cloud Technologies with a concentration on our hybrid Active Directory and Entra environment. This position will report to the IT Manager - Infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, secure, and optimize Microsoft Azure services and cloud resources.
• Administer Azure AI services, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot agents, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI.
• Manage Intune application configuration and protection policies.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, role eligibility, and access reviews.
• Manage Azure Key Vault, private endpoints, private DNS zones, and RBAC for automation and Power Platform workloads.
• Monitor, investigate, and remediate security incidents across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Design and support integrations among on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft cloud services, and third-party platforms.
• Manage identities, roles, and access controls in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Proactively monitor infrastructure, resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Administer Windows Server, server hardware and software, and DAS, SAN, and NAS storage.
• Perform preventive maintenance, security assessments, audits, upgrades, and risk remediation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and security policies.
• Provide business-hours and after-hours infrastructure support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain 60% in-office presence, with up to 40% remote work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 5+ years in a Microsoft IT environment.
• Experience with Azure AI, Copilot and agent governance, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• PowerShell automation proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Graph API.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, MFA, System Center, Hyper-V, Exchange Online, Citrix, Defender, Nimble Storage, HPE ProLiant servers, ExaGrid and Rubrik backup solutions.
• Technical experience working with Windows server computer systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence others.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, and prioritize multiple projects daily and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and a high-energy level.
• Ability to collaborate and gain the respect, trust and confidence of the Firm’s attorneys and professional staff.
• Possess a “hands-on” tactical approach.
• Creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Facilitate teamwork and identify opportunities to develop new processes/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp and implement new concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical abilities, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive and positive style that fosters collaborative working relationships.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Deep personal commitment to integrity, excellent judgment, and the highest standards of ethics.
• Must display the highest level of diplomacy, tact, and discretion, with comfort in handling and maintaining confidential information.
• Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Ability to provide on-call and off-hours support.
• Hybrid office attendance
• Ongoing interest in personal and professional career

This job description is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.

Physical Demands:

This position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and the continuous operation of standard office equipment, such as computers, keyboards and phones. It also requires mobility sufficient to perform certain job functions, such as getting to photocopiers/scanners/fax machines, and regular bending, reaching, lifting, stooping and occasionally pulling, pushing and/or lifting items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

The salary range for this position in the Boston office is: $100,000- $120,000

This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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