Who We Are:

Thread is the future of banking. Leveraging our technology platform and charter, Thread

empowers FinTech’s and enterprises with modern full-service financial products delivered through 

embedded on-demand user experiences. We believe the future of banking is digital, connected, 

contextual, and customer-first. We believe that connected, together, we thrive.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced and security-minded IT Engineer to join our technology team. This 

role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365 

administration, Fortinet-based networking, and strong familiarity with NIST security frameworks and 

regulatory environments. You will be responsible for maintaining secure, resilient, and scalable 

infrastructure while also serving as a technical escalation point for complex issues and playing a 

critical role in audit and compliance remediation efforts.

This is a hands-on technical position that requires strong infrastructure and security knowledge, 

attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally on both project-based and

operational initiatives. You’ll contribute directly to strategic IT initiatives, cloud 

optimization, and enterprise security posture improvements, while ensuring full adherence to 

internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure & M365 Administration

•  Manage and optimize Microsoft Azure resources including virtual machines, networking, identity 

management (Azure AD), and backup/recovery strategies.

•  Administer Microsoft 365 suite: Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Purview compliance 

tools, and Defender security stack.

•  Design and enforce policies via Azure AD Conditional Access, Microsoft Intune, and Defender for 

Endpoint.

Security and Compliance

•  Implement and maintain technical controls aligned with NIST 800-53 / NIST CSF / CIS Controls 

frameworks.

•  Lead or support responses to regulatory exams and IT audits (FFIEC, FDIC, SOC 2, etc.), 

including evidence collection, documentation, and remediation tracking.

•  Review and enhance endpoint protection, patching schedules, firewall configurations, and cloud 

security baselines.

•  Continuously assess and document risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation actions.

•  Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning and testing.

•  Support the design of redundant systems and failover strategies for critical 

infrastructure.

Networking & Firewall Administration

•  Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate), VPNs, SD-WAN, and routing 

policies.

•  Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, connectivity issues, and device configurations 

across LAN/WAN environments.

•  Coordinate with ISPs and third-party vendors for uptime and performance issues.

Helpdesk Escalation & End-User Support

•  Act as Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical support cases from internal helpdesk 

staff.

•  Troubleshoot issues related to cloud access, SSO, security policies, endpoint management, and 

Microsoft 365 productivity tools.

•  Provide mentoring or technical guidance to junior support staff as needed.

Project Management & Implementation

•  Plan and execute IT infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, security rollouts, 

and SaaS integrations.

•  Maintain comprehensive documentation, change control records, and test plans for all 

projects.

•  Participate in cross-departmental planning meetings to align IT efforts with broader business 

objectives.

Logging / Monitoring / Automation Tooling

•  Support log integration, security monitoring, and alert tuning for Arctic Wolf SIEM and other 

tooling.

•  Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or policy-based automation 

tools.

Required Qualifications

•  5+ years of progressive IT experience with a focus on infrastructure, networking, and cloud 

administration.

•  Proven hands-on experience managing Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365 

environments.

•  Demonstrated working knowledge of Fortinet firewall systems (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, 

FortiSwitch).

•  Strong understanding of NIST security frameworks, IT general controls (ITGCs), and audit 

principles.

•  Experience supporting regulatory exams and audits in a highly regulated industry (banking, 

insurance, healthcare, etc.).

•  Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•  Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation for administration tasks (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

•  Certifications such as:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

- Fortinet NSE 4 or higher

- CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / CISSP / CISA / CISM

•  Experience with compliance tooling such as Microsoft Purview, Nessus, or Rapid7.

•  Prior experience in regulated environments governed by FFIEC, GLBA, HIPAA, or SOX.

Work Environment & Benefits

•  Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

•  Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

•  401(k) with company match.

•  Paid holidays, PTO, and professional development support.