Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist

AET FEDERAL INC
United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Microsoft Online Services Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cyber Security System Configuration Identity and Access Management Microsoft Security Essentials Azure Active Directory Zero Trust Network Access
+4 more
Service Design Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft InTune Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist to provide expert administration, engineering, and technical leadership across our Microsoft 365 cloud environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID and will play a critical role in maintaining a secure, reliable, and well-governed cloud infrastructure. This position requires a proactive technical professional capable of supporting enterprise cloud operations, improving security and governance, advising on cloud architecture, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure and efficient Microsoft cloud services., * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 services, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID.

  • Perform comprehensive Microsoft 365 tenant health reviews and recommend optimization strategies.
  • Conduct security, compliance, and governance assessments and implement best practices to strengthen the Microsoft 365 environment.
  • Provide advanced technical support for complex incidents, service disruptions, and cloud-related issues.
  • Develop recommendations for Microsoft 365 cloud architecture, identity management, and service design.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and change records.
  • Coordinate with customer stakeholders to support planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and operational health.
  • Assist with planning and implementing Microsoft cloud technologies, migrations, and modernization efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and Microsoft best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience administering Microsoft enterprise cloud environments.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, governance, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex enterprise cloud environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
  • Must be able to work on Eastern Time Zone work schedule

Required Certifications Candidates must possess current Microsoft certifications appropriate for the role, including:

  • One current Microsoft 365 or Azure Administration certification, such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)

AND

  • One current Microsoft Security or Identity certification, such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
  • Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

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