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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tier 3 Microsoft 365 Administrator - **Company:** WERNER CONSULTING GROUP, LLC - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Microsoft Online Services, Information Technology Consulting, Information Leak Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Scripting, Microsoft InTune, 3-tier Architectures - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/223a88e5-509b-403d-880d-37596d3279aa ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment * Expert-level experience with: * SharePoint Online and SharePoint Admin Center * Exchange Online and Exchange Admin Center * Microsoft Teams and Teams Admin Center Strong PowerShell scripting skills for M365 administration Solid understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID (identity, authentication, and access management) Experience troubleshooting hybrid environments (on-prem AD, Exchange hybrid) Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications * Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, Exchange, Teams, or Security certifications) * Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Intune * Familiarity with large-scale migrations to M365 * Experience in regulated or highly secure environments ## Description Werner Consulting Group LLC (WCG) is a Denver based IT consulting and placement firm. We have a client in downtown Denver looking for a Microsoft 365 Admin. This person will go into the office just three days per month and the remaining time can be remote. This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Starts off as a 6 month contract but will most likely be extended each 6 months for a longer term. We are seeking a highly skilled Tier 3 Microsoft 365 Administrator to provide advanced technical support, administration, and engineering for our Microsoft 365 environment. This role serves as the escalation point for complex issues, leads platform optimization efforts, and partners closely with security, identity, and infrastructure teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and reliable M365 ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 Administration & Engineering * Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services, with deep hands-on ownership of: * SharePoint Admin Center (Online sites, permissions, governance, storage, sharing) * Exchange Admin Center (Online mailboxes, transport rules, retention, hybrid configurations) * Teams Admin Center (Policies, voice, meetings, apps, and integrations) Design, implement, and maintain M365 configurations aligned with organizational standards and best practices Manage tenant-wide settings, service health, licensing, and capacity planning Tier 3 Support & Escalation * Act as the highest-level escalation point for complex M365 incidents and service degradation * Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term corrective actions * Engage Microsoft Premier/Unified Support as needed and manage cases to resolution Security, Compliance & Governance * Partner with security teams to implement and maintain: * Conditional Access policies * Data Loss Prevention (DLP) * Retention and eDiscovery policies Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements Support audits and security reviews related to M365 services Automation & Optimization * Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and M365 APIs * Improve operational efficiency through scripting, standardization, and self-service tooling * Evaluate and deploy new M365 features and capabilities Collaboration & Leadership * Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff * Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards * Provide architectural input for M365-related projects and migrations ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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