Systems Administrator

Office 365 Systems Administrator - Financial Compliance Focus

Location: Richwood, PA Onsite/Hybrid

Job Type: Contract/Contract to Hire

Salary: $110,000-120,000

About Us:

We are a leading organization in the financial services sector, committed to innovation, regulatory excellence, and data integrity. We are currently seeking a skilled Office 365 Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This role is critical in ensuring our Microsoft 365 environment is optimized for security, performance, and regulatory compliance, particularly in line with financial industry standards (e.g., SOX, FINRA, SEC, GDPR).

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, monitor, and optimize the Microsoft 365 environment (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, etc.)

Ensure adherence to financial compliance regulations and internal audit requirements across M365 services

Implement and maintain data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, retention policies, and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 compliance center

Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams to support regulatory reporting and audit readiness

Perform regular risk assessments and participate in incident response activities related to O365 infrastructure

Manage user permissions, role-based access control, and multifactor authentication policies

Develop documentation, SOPs, and training materials focused on secure and compliant usage of Microsoft 365

Stay current with Microsoft roadmap changes, updates, and compliance tools relevant to the financial sector

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 environments

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Purview Compliance solutions (Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, etc.)

Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably finance or banking

Understanding of financial compliance frameworks: SOX, GLBA, SEC, FINRA, etc.

Familiarity with identity and access management, including Azure AD and Conditional Access

Scripting skills with PowerShell for automation and reporting

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications (MS-102, SC-400, or similar)

Experience with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Sentinel

Exposure to GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) platforms or tools

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

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