Role Description
Axil Health is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team to help maintain our Microsoft (M365, Azure) cloud-first environment, IT infrastructure, and distributed workforce. The System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, reliability, and continuous improvement of the organization’s on-premises network infrastructure and Microsoft cloud environment, including:
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Microsoft Azure
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Active Directory
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Microsoft Entra ID
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Intune
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Microsoft 365 services
This role serves as a hands-on technical contributor supporting identity, endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure for a distributed workforce, ensuring systems are secure, highly available, and aligned with organizational and HIPAA healthcare compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Microsoft Cloud & Infrastructure Administration
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Administer and maintain the organization’s Microsoft cloud environment.
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Manage Azure resources to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.
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Monitor system health and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
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Identity, Access & Endpoint Management
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Support user lifecycle management, including onboarding and offboarding.
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Administer Microsoft Entra ID identities, groups, roles, and access controls.
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Configure and manage Intune for device enrollment and compliance policies.
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Support secure access for a distributed remote workforce.
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Security, Compliance & HIPAA Support
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Operate systems in alignment with HIPAA healthcare compliance requirements.
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Apply system hardening and compliance policies in coordination with security teams.
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Assist with audits, access reviews, and documentation.
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Automation & Operational Efficiency
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Use PowerShell to automate routine administrative tasks.
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Improve operational consistency through scripting and standardization.
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Maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures.
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Technology Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
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Investigate and help implement new Microsoft technologies.
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Participate in proof-of-concepts and technical reviews.
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Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams on platform selection.
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AI & Emerging Technology Enablement
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Support the operational readiness of AI-enabled tools.
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Assist with access controls and configuration for new technologies.
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Collaborate with security teams during evaluations of new platforms.
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Collaboration & Support
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Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for identity and cloud platform issues.
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Work closely with security, IT operations, and compliance teams.
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Participate in continuous improvement efforts and technology modernization initiatives.
Qualifications
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Strong experience administering Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft 365.
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Solid understanding of identity and access management, endpoint management, and cloud operations.
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Hands-on experience using PowerShell for administration, automation, and reporting.
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Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare regulatory requirements.
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Experience supporting audits and compliance-related operational processes.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs related to system reliability, scalability, and security.
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Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Requirements
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3+ years in system administration or cloud operations.
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Experience using and administering AI-enabled tools preferred.
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Advanced PowerShell scripting or experience with automation frameworks preferred.
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Familiarity with Azure networking concepts preferred.
Certifications (preferred)
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Azure Administrator Associate
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Identity and Access Administrator
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Modern Desktop Administrator