Microsoft 365 Specialist
Posted 1 week ago by APEX TECHNO
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Microsoft 365 Specialist/Administrator role is a short-term contract position focused on supporting and optimizing a modern cloud environment within the Microsoft 365 suite. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and will be responsible for administration, security, integration, and user support. This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in London. The engagement is expected to last for 10 days, starting immediately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD
- Configure permissions, licenses, and integrations with third-party systems
- Deploy Office apps, manage updates, and assist with migrations
- Implement and maintain security controls (MFA, SSO, conditional access)
- Monitor system availability, performance, and compliance
- Handle user account lifecycle, licensing, and permissions
- Troubleshoot technical issues, support end-users, and provide training materials
- Collaborate with IT teams for integration and disaster recovery
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of procedures and changes
Key Skills:
- Proven expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and cloud environments
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Able to work independently and deliver quickly in a short contract window
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Microsoft 365 Specialist / Administrator
Location: Remote (London-based candidates preferred)
Type: Short-Term Contract (10 Days)
Rate: £500 per day
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Specialist/Administrator with 10+ years’ experience to support and optimise our modern cloud environment. This short-term engagement focuses on administration, security, integration, and user support across the Microsoft 365 suite.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Azure AD
- Configure permissions, licenses, and integrations with third-party systems
- Deploy Office apps, manage updates, and assist with migrations
- Implement and maintain security controls (MFA, SSO, conditional access)
- Monitor system availability, performance, and compliance
- Handle user account lifecycle, licensing, and permissions
- Troubleshoot technical issues, support end-users, and provide training materials
- Collaborate with IT teams for integration and disaster recovery
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of procedures and changes
Ideal Candidate
Proven expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and cloud environments
Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Able to work independently and deliver quickly in a short contract window
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 10 days
Work Mode: Fully Remote (London-local preferred)