Senior IT Specialist

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, hardware, and software systems, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency.
• Manage and enforce permission systems for Microsoft AAD (Entra), SharePoint, and Microsoft Intune, ensuring proper access control and user management.
• Implement and monitor security tools such as Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender to safeguard organizational data.
• Configure and manage mass hardware settings and deployments using Microsoft Intune as the primary Mobile Device Management (MDM) tool.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of network architecture, VPN protocols, disaster recovery plans, and IT insurance policies to maintain business continuity.
• Manage the bulk procurement of IT hardware and software, including vendor contracts and negotiations.
• Stay current on security principles and ensure that best practices are consistently applied within the organization.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies and data backup protocols.
• Familiarize with and help apply IT security frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or similar (Masters preferred).
• Knowledge of computer systems, software applications, operating systems, networking and/or AV systems
• Advanced knowledge of permission management systems across SharePoint, Microsoft AAD (Entra), and Microsoft Intune.
• Proficiency in security tools like Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and eDiscovery queries.
• Experience in mass-setting company hardware using tools like Microsoft Intune as MDM.
• Previous experience managing IT resources for organizations with 500+ people.
• Willing to work at least 3+ days in the office in Asbury Park, NJ (hybrid work model).
• Expertise with network, VPN protocols, disaster recovery plans, and IT insurance.
• Ability to handle bulk procurement of hardware and software, including contracts.
• Knowledge of fundamental security principles, experience applying principles, and a security-first mindset.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, or similar standard a plus.