Systems & Network Infrastructure Engineer

Biruk Tesfaye Addis Ababa · ETHIOPIA Posted 8d ago

About this role

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer to manage, secure, and support company and client IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 and Email Security

  • Manage Microsoft 365 users, licences, groups, shared mailboxes, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

  • Configure Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, administrator roles, and secure sign-in policies.

  • Handle onboarding, offboarding, password resets, session revocation, and compromised accounts.

  • Configure MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-spam, anti-phishing, Safe Links, and Safe Attachments.

  • Review sign-in activity, audit logs, suspicious emails, mailbox rules, and third-party application access.

Endpoint Security and Monitoring

  • Deploy and manage antivirus, EDR, endpoint protection, and monitoring tools.

  • Monitor computers and servers for security, performance, and software issues.

  • Manage Windows and third-party application updates.

  • Configure BitLocker, screen-lock policies, and other device-security settings.

  • Maintain records of devices, software, licences, and security tools.

Networking and Infrastructure

  • Configure and support firewalls, routers, VPNs, Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, and related network settings.

  • Review firewall rules, firmware, and remote-access configurations.

  • Monitor connectivity and assist with network outages.

  • Prepare setup instructions and guide team members during equipment installation.

  • Maintain backups of firewall and network-device configurations.

Backup and Recovery

  • Configure and monitor Microsoft 365, workstation, and server backups.

  • Investigate failed backups and confirm successful completion.

  • Restore files, emails, mailboxes, and system data.

  • Perform recovery tests and maintain backup documentation.

  • Support recovery after accidental deletion, hardware failure, ransomware, or system outages.

Technical Support and Cybersecurity

  • Troubleshoot Windows, Outlook, Microsoft Office, printers, VPNs, internet connections, and business applications.

  • Record, prioritize, and resolve support tickets.

  • Monitor Microsoft 365, endpoint, cloud, and network-security alerts.

  • Investigate suspicious sign-ins, phishing, malware, and unauthorized access.

  • Block affected accounts, revoke sessions, reset credentials, and isolate devices when necessary.

  • Follow incident-response procedures and escalate serious incidents when required.

  • Coordinate with vendors, internet providers, and technical team members.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain records of users, devices, licences, networks, backups, and security configurations.

  • Document technical changes, incidents, setup instructions, and completed work.

  • Prepare reports on system health, patching, backups, security alerts, and unresolved risks.

  • Support security-awareness training and phishing simulations.

Requirements

  • Practical experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Windows systems.

  • Knowledge of Entra ID, Exchange Online, MFA, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender.

  • Experience troubleshooting computers, email, applications, and network problems.

  • Understanding of endpoint security, EDR, backups, patching, firewalls, and VPNs.

  • Ability to manage IT environments independently and guide team members through setup and troubleshooting.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and client environments.

  • Basic PowerShell or scripting knowledge is an advantage.

  • Strong written and spoken English is required.

Qualifications

Skills & tags

  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving

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