MICROSOFT CLOUD ENGINEER Remote Columbia SC

Nexonit; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microsoft Cloud Engineer to manage and optimize their Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. This role involves administration, planning, and security monitoring of cloud services, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Entra, as well as a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure technologies. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality service and support, where your expertise will directly contribute to the agency's success. If you're passionate about cloud technology and looking for a challenging position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise Microsoft Azure / Entra administration is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure AD environments required.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, and support Microsoft 365/Entra cloud services.
• Monitor cloud environment for security and performance needs.
• Develop technical documentation and host knowledge sharing sessions.

Skills

Enterprise Microsoft Azure / Entra administration

Microsoft 365 service environments architecture

Deployment of Microsoft cloud infrastructure technologies

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Purview compliance, security, and search & intelligence

Microsoft Defender ATP and Defender Identity

Microsoft Intune

Power Apps, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 apps

Power BI

O365 Exchange

SharePoint, Stream, and Teams

Communication with IT team and business employees

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Security

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Intune

Power BI

Job description

MICROSOFT CLOUD ENGINEER Remote Columbia SC

About the job

Position: MICROSOFT CLOUD ENGINEER

Location: Remote, Columbia SC

Authorization: Authorized to work in the US (No H1B)

Compensation: Max $70 USD per hour / 1099 Contractor

Government Experience Required: No

IT centric, Law Enforcement government agency, medium-size work environment focused on service level results.

Scope of the project:

MICROSOFT ENTRA CLOUD SYSTEM ENGINEER

Objectives to Be Fulfilled by Candidate:

• Work under limited supervision in the administration, planning, implementation, maintenance, lifecycle management, security monitoring, and support of the agency's Microsoft 365/Entra cloud services.
• Strong understanding and/or experience with Azure AD and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) to include Azure Information Protection, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office, Defender for Endpoint.
• Configure and deploy Microsoft Azure AD environments.
• Configure and deploy advanced Microsoft 365/Office services including Enterprise and Mobility.
• Monitor Microsoft cloud environment for security and performance needs for information event logs, risks alerts, analysis, outages, and perform routine security practices as needed.
• Monitor and update M365 systems with security controls.
• Maintenance of hybrid M365 and Azure AD environments including group policies.
• Maximize M365 security controls using industry best practices.
• Support and adhere to change management processes.
• Awareness of security-based changes processes, i.e. documentation, deployment strategies, and change log reviews.
• Identify risks and communicate risks to the CIO and IT teams.
• Develop technical documentation following agency policies; CJIS security guidance; state security standards.
• Host knowledge sharing sessions with both technical and non-technical staff, along with relevant documentation.
• Provide weekly status report of accomplishments, planned for next week, and obstacles.

Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• Experienced in enterprise Microsoft Azure / Entra administration (M365, Azure AD)
• Experience with architect office/Microsoft 365 service environments
• Experienced in deployment of Microsoft cloud infrastructure technologies
• Experienced with Microsoft Entra
• Experienced in Microsoft Purview compliance, security, and search & intelligence
• Experienced in Microsoft Defender ATP and Defender Identity
• Experienced in Microsoft Intune
• Experienced in Power Apps, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 apps
• Experienced in Power BI
• Experienced with routine network maintenance in various Microsoft environments
• Experienced in O365 Exchange
• Skilled with office configuration
• Skilled with SharePoint, Stream, and Teams
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate working knowledge
• Ability to communicate directly with the IT team, business employees, and vendor partners.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):

• Good time management skills to meet project and action items deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to understand, develop, and create technical documentation to demonstrate working knowledge
• Good organization skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to learn and support new technologies and train others
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Proven ability for support to end-users and technical support teams
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Self-manage abilities

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Network Security, Computer Science, or Information Systems/Technology Management, institute degree/certificate or equivalent work experience.

Required Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Admin
• Microsoft Certified Security Operations