Microsoft Office 365 Systems Administrator

Microsoft Office 365 Systems Administrator

Posted 1 day ago by 1756534514

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA

Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Microsoft 365 / O365 Administrator with over 12 years of expertise at a senior/L3 level to manage enterprise-level environments. The candidate should possess strong technical skills across the Microsoft 365 platform, including hands-on implementation and troubleshooting experience. Key responsibilities include administration of Microsoft 365 services, managing hybrid configurations, and leading migration projects. The role requires advanced PowerShell scripting and a solid understanding of security best practices within M365.

Key Responsibilities:

  • End-to-end administration & operations of Microsoft 365 tenant (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Groups).
  • Configure and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD), Conditional Access policies, MFA, SSPR, RBAC, and ADFS.
  • Manage hybrid configurations, including Exchange Hybrid, AAD Connect, and ADFS.
  • Perform capacity planning, patching, upgrades, and change management for Microsoft 365 workloads.
  • Provide L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues across M365 services.
  • Lead and support migration projects (Exchange on-prem to Exchange Online, SharePoint migrations, Teams rollouts, tenant-to-tenant moves).
  • Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts; leverage Microsoft Graph API for automation and integration.
  • Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance policies within M365.

Key Skills:

  • 12+ years of overall IT experience with at least 7+ years in Microsoft 365 / O365 administration.
  • Strong expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Azure Active Directory.
  • Advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API.
  • Strong understanding of DNS, networking fundamentals, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML).
  • Experience in hybrid environments and cloud migrations.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex, multi-layered issues.
  • Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Required).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Peachtree City

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a highly experienced Microsoft 365 / O365 Administrator with 12+ years of expertise at a senior/L3 level to support and manage enterprise-level environments. The ideal candidate will have strong technical depth across the Microsoft 365 platform, with hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and design experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end administration & operations of Microsoft 365 tenant (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Groups).

  • Configure and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD), Conditional Access policies, MFA, SSPR, RBAC, and ADFS.

  • Manage hybrid configurations, including Exchange Hybrid, AAD Connect, and ADFS.

  • Perform capacity planning, patching, upgrades, and change management for Microsoft 365 workloads.

  • Provide L3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex issues across M365 services.

  • Lead and support migration projects (Exchange on-prem to Exchange Online, SharePoint migrations, Teams rollouts, tenant-to-tenant moves).

  • Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts; leverage Microsoft Graph API for automation and integration.

  • Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance policies within M365.


Required Skills & Experience

  • 12+ years of overall IT experience with at least 7+ years in Microsoft 365 / O365 administration.

  • Strong expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Azure Active Directory.

  • Advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API.

  • Strong understanding of DNS, networking fundamentals, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML).

  • Experience in hybrid environments and cloud migrations.

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex, multi-layered issues.

  • Certification: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (Required).