Summit 7 Systems

Providing technical support for Microsoft core applications, managing cloud services, and supporting network and remote access issues. | Requires experience with Office 365, Windows, network support, and customer service, along with Security+ certification. | Salary*: $40,000 – $55,000 *Dependent upon qualifications This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening. Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching Unlimited mobile phone plan 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Essential Functions: IT support relating to technical issues involving Microsoft's core business applications and operating systems Monitoring and support of Azure Backups Management of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive for Business, Cloud App Security, Intune, and Azure Active Directory Basic technical support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi, and security Basic remote access solution support: IPSEC & SSL VPN, Remote Desktop Services, etc. Monitor the remote monitoring and management system alerts and notifications and respond accordingly through service tickets Consistently documenting changes and updates to client environments Communication with clients as required; keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes, and agreed outages Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Resolute dedication to unparalleled customer service. Fast turnaround of client requests. Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively. Ensure requests are routed to the proper resource in order to be resolved quickly and efficiently Escalate service requests appropriately Responsible for entering all time and expenses as they occur Continuous education, expansion, and refinement of technical knowledge, and credibility through industry standard certifications Enhancing customer relations Interpret and discuss information with others and regularly provide and recommend actions involving complex issues Demonstrate professional attitude with client over the phone, on-site, and through emails to resolve all client requests/questions Other duties as assigned Requirements Associates or bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS from a reputable institute OR two (2) years of IT or related experience. Special preference for service desk/desk-side support. CompTIA Security+ Certification Candidate must be open to any shift, on-call rotations, and potential weekend work to support a 24/7 operation. Office 365 Administration Windows 10/11 Administration Incredible customer service skills Ability to work independently and a strong desire for personal and professional development Ability to identify and evaluate trends in industry best practices and policies All candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass an extensive background check. Proof of citizenship and eligibility to work must be provided immediately upon hire. Failure to provide required documents will be cause for termination of employment until such time that the documents are provided. Optional / Desired Network+ Certification ConnectWise and Kaseya Knowledge Windows Server 2008R2, 2012R2, 2016 Administration Virtualization technologies: primarily Microsoft and VMWare VCP and/or Cisco CCNA Network technologies such as TCP/IP, firewalls, SSL VPN appliances, and IPSEC tunneling Microsoft MCSE Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Design, configure, implement, and support client network infrastructures ensuring security and reliability. | U.S. citizenship, extensive background check, experience with specific network hardware and security certifications, and strong customer service and communication skills. | Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote Salary*: $100,000+ *Dependent upon qualifications This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening. Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching Unlimited mobile phone plan 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Essential Functions: The networking engineer will primarily handle the design, configuration, implementation, and continued support of our clients growing network infrastructures to ensure optimal networking security and reliability. Duties and Responsibilities include: Speaking confidently with clients and internal technicians as a primary point of escalation for on-premise network issues as the SME. Developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures capable of meeting business objectives. Scheduling and leading device onboarding to include planning, configuration, and assisting remotely for on-site installation. Knowledge and ability to make hardware recommendations for multiple business size solutions. Comfortable supporting a myriad of devices to include the following brands: Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto, Ruckus, SonicWall, Sophos, Ubiquiti. Leading VPN integration for client locations into Azure, and to support remote workers. Maintaining network security, while ensuring maximum uptime with reliable connections. Perform network maintenance to include but not limited to scheduling and managing backups and firmware updates, maintaining ACLs, patches, and security configurations. Monitor resource utilization to appropriate capacity planning. Provide high-quality, high-level support to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST requirements for on-prem. Required Job Specifications All candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass an extensive background check. Proof of citizenship and eligibility to work must be provided immediately upon hire. Failure to provide required documents will be cause for termination of employment until such time that the documents are provided. Familiarity with the following: SonicWall networks, Cisco networks, FIPS encryption standards, VPN implementation, VLAN routing and DUO MFA integration. Resolute dedication to unparalleled customer service. Ability to work in a team, share knowledge, and communicate effectively. Continuous education, expansion, and refinement of technical knowledge, and credibility through industry-standard certifications. Optional/Desired Specifications: 5+ years of experience is highly preferred. Batchelor's degree or higher in a related field. Any of the following certifications: CompTIA Network+ CyberOps Associate CCIE certifications Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions Azure Network Engineer Associate MCE: Enterprise Administrator Expert MCA: Security Administrator MCSE: Core Infrastructure MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert CCNA/CCNP Certifications Summit 7 Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.

Design and optimize Microsoft cloud architectures focusing on security, compliance, and operational efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business goals. | Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Azure security tools, scripting knowledge, and strong communication skills. | Position Title: Cloud Architect Position Type: Exempt Clearance: n/a Location: Huntsville, AL/Remote SOC Code: 15-1243 Salary*: $90,000 - $130,000 *depending upon qualifications Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits: Excellent health benefits from BCBS Smile brighter with Ameritas dental See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with a deep background in Microsoft cloud application management, deployment, and monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, as well as Microsoft 365 administration and solution design. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions by leveraging Microsoft's core technologies and security tools. This includes, but is not limited to: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Hybrid Identity Management Microsoft Sentinel Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage Accounts, Windows Server Virtual WANs, Azure Load Balancers, and Azure Firewalls Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft cloud architectures that prioritize both performance and regulatory compliance. Provide expert guidance on best practices in cloud security, governance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational goals. Act as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between technical requirements and business objectives. What You Bring: Proven experience designing and managing complex Microsoft cloud environments. Deep understanding of Azure infrastructure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. A strong grasp of cloud security frameworks, compliance standards, and enterprise IT operations. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or other related technical field OR 3-5 years experience architecting, implementing, and maintaining scalable critical production infrastructure in the Azure Cloud Proficiency in DNS, Active Directory, Intune, Azure Active Directory Experience with Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, and Azure Firewall Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, .NET Knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc. Resolute dedication to unparalleled customer service is a must. Optional/Desired Qualifications Experience with Office 365 GCC high, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53 Knowledge of Azure Government Having passed any of the following Microsoft Exams: Microsoft 365 - MS-100. MS-101, MS203, MS-600 Azure - AZ104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-500 AZ-140. AZ-400, DP-200, DP-201, MS-500, SC-200, SC-300, MS-700 Having obtained any of the following certifications Security + (SY0-501), CE, CISSP, GCIH Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR § 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees. Work Conditions Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Will move about designated office space. Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, and computer printer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients. Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.