V-Tech Solutions

Microsoft 365 Engineer

Taylor, TX

Full-time, Contract

$114,400-$124,800

About This Job

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Specialist

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Taylor, TX 76574

Mode: Hybrid Remote and On-site 2 days per week

Summary:

We are seeking highly skilled Microsoft 365 Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidates will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring seamless integration, security, and compliance across various services. Additionally, they will oversee the administration, deployment, and configuration of Workspace Reservation software to enhance our workplace efficiency and user experience..

Key Responsibilities:

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Entra ID Administration: Manage user identities and access, enforce security policies, and oversee identity governance.

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Exchange Online Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot email services, ensure data integrity and compliance.

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Exchange On-Premises Infrastructure Management: Manage the on-premises Exchange infrastructure for SMTP Relay and business continuity support.

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License Management: Optimize license allocations, ensure compliance with software licensing agreements.

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Azure Information Protection: Implement data classification, labeling, and encryption policies to protect sensitive information.

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Data-at-Rest Encryption: Apply and manage encryption solutions for stored data, including managing Thales HSMs to support encryption requirements.

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Service Onboarding: Facilitate smooth integration of new services into the existing IT ecosystem.

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Entra ID Service Principal Management: Administer service principals, configure permissions, and manage automated workflows, including the creation, rotation, and expiration of secrets and certificates.

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Managed Identities in Microsoft Entra: Oversee the creation, configuration, and management of managed identities, ensuring secure access control and continuous monitoring.

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Entra ID Federation Administration: Manage identity federation, enabling seamless single sign-on experiences.

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Business Continuity: Develop and test disaster recovery plans, ensure service resilience.

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Workspace Reservation Software Administration: Oversee user access management, configure advanced settings, and provide support for end-users.

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Workspace Reservation Software Deployment: Lead the deployment and upgrade of the software, ensuring it integrates smoothly with existing systems and meets organizational requirements.

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Workspace Reservation Software Configuration: Configure the software to meet organizational needs, including setting up reservation rules, policies, and workflows.

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Integration with Microsoft 365: Ensure seamless integration of the Workspace Reservation software with Microsoft 365 services, such as Teams and Outlook.

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Training and Support: Provide training and support to end-users and administrators, ensuring they are proficient in using the software.

Required Qualifications:

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5-7 years of experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Information Systems or an equivalent field.

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Extensive experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

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Advanced knowledge of Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Exchange On-Premises.

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Expertise in Azure Information Protection and data-at-rest encryption.

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Experience with service onboarding, managing service principals, and managed identities.

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Familiarity with identity federation and business continuity planning.

Looking for:

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert

Leadership Responsibilities:

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Team Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.

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Strategic Planning:Develop and implement strategic plans for the Microsoft 365 environment, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.

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Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure IT solutions meet those needs.

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Project Management:Oversee major projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

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Continuous Improvement:Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations.

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Tactical Implementation:Ensure the department manager's vision and strategy are implemented successfully, taking complete ownership of the Microsoft 365 environment and related areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

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7+ years of experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Information Systems or an equivalent field.

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Extensive experience in managing Microsoft 365 environments.

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Advanced knowledge of Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Exchange On-Premises.

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Expertise in Azure Information Protection and data-at-rest encryption.

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Experience with service onboarding, managing service principals, managed identities, and identity federation.

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Proven ability to develop and test disaster recovery plans.

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Ability to deploy and maintain Copilot and monitor the message center.

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Strong understanding of tenant security management, retention policies, and Microsoft Purview.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

Experience:

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managing Microsoft 365 environments: 7 years (Required)

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Entra ID, Exchange Online, and Exchange On-Premises: 5 years (Required)

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Azure Information Protection and data-at-rest encryption: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (Preferred)

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Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

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Taylor, TX 76574 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taylor, TX 76574

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