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# M365 Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Cloud Services, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Casper Suite, User Administration
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/m365-systems-administrator-raleigh_1186840

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration or engineering roles
(Environment is 50/50 split between windows laptop users and Mac laptop users- therefore its important that candidates have both these experiences). Additionally, candidates should have: macOS, JAMF, Intune, and Autopilot

 * Strong generalist background across hardware, software, and systems support
 * Advanced expertise in Microsoft technologies, particularly:
 * Entra ID (user and conditional access policy) management and design.
 * Microsoft Intone, Autopilot, Entra ID, Defender and Purview skills
 * Windows OS administration
 * Office 365
 * Mac & Windows experience
 * Mobile device management - endpoint management
 * Must have experience with Endpoint and device management (laptops, desktops, mobile)
Basic and endpoint security practices

 * IT troubleshooting in complex environments
 * Must be extremely confident working with highly technical stakeholders
 * Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership mindset
 * Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
 * Active Directory
 * Azure
 * JAMF
 * Enterprise level experience
 * M365 Administration
 * Intune
 * Entra ID (user and conditional access policy) management and design.
 * Mac and Windows Experience
 * Mobile Device Management

## Description

* Our client is expanding its internal IT organization and bringing technology support functions in-house that were previously managed through a shared services model. As part of a major Microsoft 365 tenant migration, they are seeking a senior-level IT Systems Administrator to help support the buildout of a new standalone environment and ultimately take ownership of ongoing administration and support.
This role will work closely with the existing IT team, including the current Systems Administrator, and is intended to bring deeper technical expertise across Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management, security, and user support. The environment supports approximately 600 employees across both local and remote locations.

 * Support and administer the organization's Microsoft 365 tenant, including user management, permissions, and overall platform administration.
 * Assist with the buildout and migration to a new Microsoft 365 tenant over the next 4-6 months.
 * Provide ongoing administration, maintenance, and optimization of the M365 environment following the migration.
 * Configure, deploy, image, and troubleshoot laptops and other endpoint devices for both local and nationwide employees.
 * Manage endpoint security, device compliance, and related security controls.
 * Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and cloud-based services.
 * Partner closely with the local IT team to enhance operational processes and improve the overall IT support experience.
 * Serve as a technical escalation point and trusted resource for internal employees and leadership.