Overview
Microsoft Dynamics 365 - F&O System Administrator
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) System Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing our Microsoft ERP platform (Dynamics 365 F&O / SCM), ensuring stability, scalability, and 99% service uptime. The administrator will collaborate closely with Application, Infrastructure, and Vendor teams to support ongoing operations and future rollouts.
Key Responsibilities
Environment & Service Management
- Administer, configure, and maintain Dynamics 365 F&O environments.
- Manage release schedules, Microsoft updates, and patching.
- Monitor system capacity, availability, and performance, optimizing as needed.
- Maintain user permissions, security roles, and access reviews.
- Oversee backup management, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Support integrations with related platforms (Power BI, Azure services, third-party apps).
- Prepare and deliver routine service reports and system health updates.
Incident & Problem Management
- Act as primary contact for ERP support incidents and service requests.
- Log, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within agreed SLAs.
- Coordinate with Microsoft and external vendors to investigate and close escalations.
- Analyze recurring incidents and implement problem resolutions.
- Provide field support, guidance, and training to end-users and helpdesk staff.
Change, Release & Patch Management
- Plan and implement approved system changes, code migrations, and environment refreshes.
- Manage upgrade cycles, patch deployments, and security updates following change-management standards.
- Support DevOps activities, customizations, integrations, and reporting initiatives.
- Maintain baseline configuration documentation and compliance reports.
Capacity, Performance & Availability
- Benchmark ERP performance and recommend optimization strategies.
- Automate housekeeping and alerting for logs, storage, and resource utilization.
- Ensure robust disaster-recovery testing and backup verification.
Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with Infrastructure, Application, BI, and ERP functional teams to ensure seamless system operation.
- Enforce IT policies, security guidelines, and release management procedures.
- Champion service improvements and efficiency initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years overall administrative experience, with 3–5 years in Dynamics 365 F&O / SCM, DevOps, or Azure administration.
- Proficiency with Lifecycle Services (LCS), ERP cloud administration, and security configuration.
- Strong understanding of Azure services, SQL, Power BI, and integration concepts.
- Hands-on experience managing environments, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service-management best practices.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations / Supply Chain Management (System Administration).
- Azure Administrator or equivalent certification is a plus.