Cybersecurity and Systems Administrator

Walton Global is a privately-owned land asset management and real estate investment company with over 47 years of experience in acquiring, managing, and developing land in some of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in North America. The company oversees more than 85,000 acres of land in the United States and Canada and manages US $4.54 billion in assets on behalf of over 89,000 global investors. Walton's business offerings include fixed income products, builder land financing, development projects, DST offerings, and diverse fund structures. With a proven track record of success, Walton has distributed over US $3 billion to investors globally and has earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and Top Companies to Watch.

We are a fast-paced environment, who promote flexibility and authenticity to ensure employees can manage their day and meet both work and personal commitments

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Scottsdale, AZ. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Cybersecurity and Systems Administrator to lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations while also supporting Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and related infrastructure when needed. The primary focus of this role is cybersecurity, including incident response, vulnerability management, security monitoring, policy enforcement, endpoint protection, and risk reduction. The successful candidate must also be capable of stepping in to support core systems administration responsibilities during high-volume periods, project demands, or when the Systems Administrator is unavailable. This is not a junior or entry-level position; it requires strong independent judgment, technical experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a mature enterprise IT environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Cybersecurity

• Serve as the primary internal owner for cybersecurity operations, monitoring, incident response, remediation, and continuous improvement.
• Work with our cybersecurity provider, Darktrace, to monitor, investigate, escalate, and respond to security incidents.
• Use Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft 365 Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and related tools to improve security posture.
• Develop, enhance, and enforce security policies, standards, baselines, and procedures.
• Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, recovery, root-cause analysis, documentation, and follow-up remediation.
• Perform or coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, risk reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Work with the team to harden servers, endpoints, cloud resources, identities, and administrative access using security best practices.
• Support compliance initiatives, including NIST-aligned controls, technical documentation, evidence gathering, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the IT team to manage endpoint protection, security alerts, patching risks, and escalated security concerns.

Infrastructure Management

• Provide support for Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, networking, storage, identity, monitoring, and access controls.
• Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and related Microsoft infrastructure.
• Help implement and manage Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, hybrid identity, privileged access, and identity security controls.
• Assist the Systems Administrator during busy periods, planned maintenance, projects, vacations, absences, or urgent operational needs.
• Provide escalation support to the Helpdesk and infrastructure teams for complex systems, identity, access, endpoint, and cloud issues.

Cloud & Automation

• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Support disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor system health and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Event Viewer.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Help maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects and incident response.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum 4–6+ years of progressive experience across cybersecurity, Windows systems administration, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Strong hands-on cybersecurity experience, including incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity protection, security monitoring, and remediation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 security tools, Windows Server, and hybrid Microsoft environments.
• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell scripting, server hardening, patching, backups, and disaster recovery practices.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, risk management, cloud security, endpoint protection, and identity-based security.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, KQL, vulnerability scanning, log analysis, alert triage, privileged access controls, security documentation and threat hunting.
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and operate as a technical resource without junior-level supervision.

Certifications:

Certifications are not required, but relevant intermediate or advanced certifications would be considered an asset.

• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and incident-reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing operational and security demands, and follow through on remediation activities.
• Comfortable collaborating with internal IT teams, external cybersecurity partners, and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Walton Global?

At Walton Global, we’re committed to supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package and employee perks are designed to promote well-being, growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Here’s what we offer:

• Health & Wellness-

• Employer Paid: Medical
• Dental and Vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Competitive compensation packages
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Bonus incentives (based on role and eligibility)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Generous PTO policy and paid company holidays

• Professional Growth
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Cross-functional collaboration and global exposure

• Additional Perks
  • Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
  • Casual dress code (where applicable)

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.