Microsoft Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking highly skilled Microsoft 365 Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidates will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring seamless integration, security, and compliance across various services. Additionally, they will oversee the administration, deployment, and configuration of Workspace Reservation software to enhance our workplace efficiency and user experience.

Senior (Level 3)

Key Responsibilities:

Entra ID Administration: Manage user identities and access, enforce security policies, and oversee identity governance.

Exchange Online Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot email services, ensure data integrity and compliance.

Exchange On-Premises Infrastructure Management: Manage the on-premises Exchange infrastructure for SMTP Relay and business continuity support.

License Management: Optimize license allocations, ensure compliance with software licensing agreements.

Azure Information Protection: Implement data classification, labeling, and encryption policies to protect sensitive information.

Data-at-Rest Encryption: Apply and manage encryption solutions for stored data, including managing Thales HSMs to support encryption requirements.

Service Onboarding: Facilitate smooth integration of new services into the existing IT ecosystem.

Entra ID Service Principal Management: Administer service principals, configure permissions, and manage automated workflows, including the creation, rotation, and expiration of secrets and certificates.

Managed Identities in Microsoft Entra: Oversee the creation, configuration, and management of managed identities, ensuring secure access control and continuous monitoring.

Entra ID Federation Administration: Manage identity federation, enabling seamless single sign-on experiences.

Business Continuity: Develop and test disaster recovery plans, ensure service resilience.

Workspace Reservation Software Administration: Oversee user access management, configure advanced settings, and provide support for end-users.

Workspace Reservation Software Deployment: Lead the deployment and upgrade of the software, ensuring it integrates smoothly with existing systems and meets organizational requirements.

Workspace Reservation Software Configuration: Configure the software to meet organizational needs, including setting up reservation rules, policies, and workflows.

Integration with Microsoft 365: Ensure seamless integration of the Workspace Reservation software with Microsoft 365 services, such as Teams and Outlook.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users and administrators, ensuring they are proficient in using the software.

Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems or an equivalent field.

Extensive experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

Advanced knowledge of Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Exchange On-Premises.

Expertise in Azure Information Protection and data-at-rest encryption.

Experience with service onboarding, managing service principals, and managed identities.

Familiarity with identity federation and business continuity planning.

Looking for:

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Full-time