M365 Admin & Governance Lead: Security & Compliance

Aone Consulting, LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Microsoft Office 365 Administrator and Governance Specialist in Reston, United States. The ideal candidate will manage and govern Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, ensuring compliance and empowering users with knowledge and governance best practices. Strong technical skills in Microsoft 365 administration and scripting are essential. The position offers opportunities for user enablement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years administering Microsoft 365 services focusing on governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 admin centers and tools.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft 365 services.
• Implement governance policies across M365 workloads.
• Educate users on best practices for responsible usage.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Governance and compliance

PowerShell scripting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 admin centers

Microsoft Purview

Graph API

Job description

Microsoft Office 365 Administrator and Governance Specialist

Reston, United States | Posted on 07/30/2025

The ideal candidate will havedeep expertise in managing and governing Microsoft 365 services, includingExchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID.This role involves overseeing platform configuration, security, compliance, andlifecycle management, while also empowering end users through education andgovernance best practices.

• Platform Administration:Configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft 365 services to ensure secure,reliable, and scalable operations.

• Governance &Compliance: Implement and enforce governance policies across M365 workloads,including data loss prevention (DLP), retention policies, access controls, andauditing.

• User Enablement: Educateand support end users on best practices, tools, and features to fosterresponsible usage and improve productivity.

• Monitoring & Reporting:Continuously monitor service health, usage patterns, and compliance metrics.Generate actionable reports and dashboards.

• Integration &Automation: Leverage PowerShell, Graph API, and other tools to automateadministrative tasks and integrate M365 with other enterprise systems.

• Collaboration: Partner withbusiness units and IT teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, anddeliver solutions aligned with organizational goals.

• Lifecycle Management:Manage user provisioning, license assignments, and group policies across theMicrosoft 365 ecosystem.

Requirements

Minimum of 3years administering Microsoft 365 services with a strong focus on governance,security, and compliance. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft EntraID, and Power Platform integration is a plus.

Skills:

o Proficiency in Microsoft365 admin centers and tools (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID).

o Strong understanding ofcompliance frameworks and governance models.

o Experience with scriptingand automation using PowerShell and Graph API.

o Ability to analyze andinterpret usage data and compliance reports.

o Familiarity with identityand access management, conditional access, and MFA.

• Communication: Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translatetechnical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Bachelor’sdegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a relatedfield preferred. Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g., MS-102, SC-300) are aplus.

Additional Skills:Experience with change management, incident response, and cross-functionalcollaboration in a hybrid or remote environment.

Experience with AvePoint CloudManagement for Microsoft 365 a plus.