Systems Administrator - Cloud & Identity Services
About the position Cravath has been known as one of the premier U.S. law firms for more than two centuries. Throughout our history, we have played a central role in developing how law is practiced, how lawyers are trained and how business risk is managed. Our goal is to be the firm of choice for clients with respect to their most challenging legal issues, most significant business transactions and most critical disputes. We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Systems Administrator – Cloud & Identity Services to support and maintain infrastructure systems. This role is operationally focused and responsible for identity and access systems, automation, hybrid cloud operations, and endpoint management. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, consistency, and a strong focus on security, reliability, and service delivery. Responsibilities • Assists with planning and migration of services to cloud platforms • Supports operations across Azure and on-premise systems • Participates in cloud governance and security posture improvement initiatives. • Manages Entra ID, Active Directory objects, Group Policy, and object lifecycle • Administers password management policies, controls and MFA • Supports enterprise apps, app registrations, and conditional access policies. • Administers MECM for workstation patching, application packaging, and compliance reporting • Leverages PowerShell and MECM configuration to maintain and improve endpoint health • Contributes to modernization initiatives such as Intune, Autopilot, Windows Hello for Business and LAPS • Troubleshoots Microsoft workstation and server operating systems. • Performs scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and operational tasks on infrastructure systems • Reviews and remediates security findings in coordination with the IT Security team • Administers file services including DFS namespaces, permissions, and replication technologies • Participates in the infrastructure on-call rotation and provide responsive support for escalations. • Maintains accurate system documentation, diagrams, and DR runbooks • Identifies automation opportunities and contribute to scripting, orchestration, and process optimization • Supports cross-training, knowledge transfer, and documentation to strengthen team resilience and coverage • Recommends improvements to policies, standards, and operational workflows • Performs additional duties as assigned. Requirements • 3+ years of experience in Microsoft enterprise infrastructure or systems administration • 1+ years experience with Azure administration, Entra ID (specifically including conditional access management), cloud resource management, and hybrid environments • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred • Proficiency with MECM/SCCM, Active Directory, and Windows endpoint management • Familiarity with MFA, password management, privileged access tools, and identity controls • Working knowledge of file services (DFS, DFSR) and hybrid environment operations • Solid understanding of patch management, security baselines, workstation hardening, and identity security • Ability to balance operational reliability with modernization and automation initiatives • Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision • Strong commitment to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing • Ability to work additional hours as needed, including nights and weekends. Nice-to-haves • Relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure Administrator, Intune Administrator, Microsoft 365 certifications) Benefits • paid time off • medical • dental • vision care • 401(k) • substantial health club discounts Apply tot his job