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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator to serve as a technical lead for our Microsoft 365 environment. This role is hands-on and strategic, focused on architecture, security, optimization, and complex problem-solving rather than people management. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert who partners closely with IT leadership and other technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the design, administration, and optimization of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Azure AD
- Lead architecture decisions, best practices, and platform standards for Microsoft 365
- Design and implement advanced security and compliance solutions (Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, Information Protection, retention, eDiscovery)
- Serve as escalation point for complex Microsoft 365 incidents and root cause analysis
- Manage identity, authentication, and access in cloud and hybrid environments
- Plan and execute tenant-wide changes, migrations, and feature rollouts
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and APIs
- Monitor service health, capacity, and usage trends; proactively improve performance and reliability
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams on integrations and governance
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
- Advise on Microsoft roadmap changes and assess business impact
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of IT experience, with 4+ years in Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration
- Deep hands-on experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive
- Strong expertise in Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), identity, and access management
- Proven experience designing and enforcing Microsoft 365 security and compliance controls
- Advanced troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments
- Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and reporting
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership of technical outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, SC-300, SC-400, or equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager
- Experience with hybrid AD and Exchange environments
- Familiarity with Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps
- Experience supporting large or multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environments
Skills & Competencies
- Technical leadership without direct reports
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution mindset
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Ability to influence standards and best practices across teams
- High accountability and attention to detail
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Certification and training support
- Opportunity to own and evolve a mission-critical platform
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
