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# Microsoft O365 Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Ascend Technologies
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Email Production, Microsoft Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Microsoft Office, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Server Administration, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, Computer Network Operations, Office365, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** http://teamascend.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/MLcRppdlXR

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred. Computer Science, MIS or equivalent.
 * Prefer 8+ years of professional IT experience in a client facing role plus 5+ years of experience supporting O365, Exchange online, SharePoint, Teams and Azure
 * Ability to function on application and technical tasks with little or no supervision
 * Adapt when required to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
 * Strong communication skills to be able to work with clients and assist non-technical users with troubleshooting remotely
 * Proven excellence in decision making when multiple alternatives are presented
 * Ability to lead major incident escalation and resolution efforts
 * Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
 * Effectively works with team members, motivating them in difficult situations
 * Microsoft (MCSE), AZ-104 at minimum with AZ-500 certifications preferred
 * Advanced PowerShell scripting experience, The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary., Total years spent providing escalated support and operational maintenance to client cloud environments, including Microsoft Services across the Azure and Office 365 Suite:*
Total years spent working in a client facing role in an managed services environment:*
Total years spent in design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure*
Please list all current Azure Certifications:*
Please list all current MS certifications:*
Have you worked within Intune?*
YesNo
Total years working with Microsoft Intune:*
Please select all areas you have 5+ years professional working experience in:
Developing and Maintaining Azure EnvironmentsMDOMFA integrationsManaging AD EnvironmentsMailflowO365 ImplementationsConditional AccesssMicrosoft IntuneGroup PolicyDB Management
Total years spent troubleshooting SQL database and SQL reporting:*
Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? (I.E. H1B, OPT, CPT)*

## Description

Ascend Technologies is currently seeking an Office 365/Azure Engineer to support our clients. This role will provide escalated support and operational maintenance to client cloud environments, including Microsoft Services across the Azure and Office 365 suite. This role will also work on project-based initiatives for clients, including upgrades to existing infrastructure and deployment of new technology., * Analyze each client's specific request and determine the underlying problem and recommend proper solution

 * In-depth skills administering O365 and supporting Microsoft email platforms, including Exchange Server in a hybrid configuration
 * Manage Microsoft Volume Licenses, EA and Reservation
 * In-depth experience baselining & configuring OneDrive, Teams, Sharepoint, Conditional Access controls, and MFA
 * Operational expertise InTune and other MDM solutions
 * Troubleshoot SQL Database and SQL reporting
 * Design, develop, and implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure
 * Implement and manage virtual servers (Hyper-V/VMware)
 * Server administration - Drive expansion, Root cause analysis
 * Administration of Azure AD/Entra ID
 * Support applications and functions in Azure Cloud
 * Monitor new developments and emerging Cloud technology trends and identify new products with potential benefit to Ascend clients with in-depth research of each product
 * Participate in the design, implementation and administration of Cloud-based platform solutions working alongside architects and other teams to ensure current and future business requirements are considered
 * Partner with Information Security/Cybersecurity to ensure infrastructure solutions comply with Cloud security standards
 * Troubleshoot InTune and other MDM solution experience
 * Serve as escalation point for the Ascend Technologies Network Operations Center (NOC) and support engineers for questions and complex issue resolution
 * Consistently create and maintain documentation of client environments and Ascend Technologies best practices and processes
 * Other responsibilities assigned by management


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