Microsoft 365 Administrator

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 67,231 - 82,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health benefits

Full family medical coverage

Strong retirement security with county matching

County paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking an IT professional to manage and secure Microsoft 365 and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This role encompasses responsibilities such as administering various Microsoft applications, ensuring security compliance, and supporting development teams.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, with at least four years of relevant experience. Additional certifications like MCSE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of experience in design, management, and support in Microsoft 365 and SCCM/MECM.
• MCSE or similar certification preferred.
• Valid TX driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Administers Microsoft 365 collaboration applications.
• Manages Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Coordinates with teams for security administration.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

System Center Configuration Manager

PowerShell scripting

Data loss prevention

eDiscovery services

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this class is to support, implement, design and secure services for Microsoft 365 and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, manages and serves as primary expert for the Microsoft 365 and MECM environment.
• Administers and maintains M365 collaboration applications including Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, and Planner.
• Functions as the Microsoft Exchange administrator.
• Functions as SharePoint file sharing administrator.
• In coordination with the SOC, manages Microsoft 365 security administration.
• Provides support to development teams in Power Apps and Power BI.
• Seeks and recommends improvements on existing Microsoft 365 and MECM architecture.
• Creates and executes PowerShell scripts to properly install and/or manage.
• Utilizing the Change Management process, applies changes and upgrades to the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Ensures overall security of the Microsoft 365 tenant.
• Manages the enterprise Microsoft 365 licensing.
• Provides eDiscovery services for the County.
• Authors and manages Information Rights Management for encryption of sensitive information.
• Implements data loss prevention (DLP) measures and adjusts as necessary.
• Administers and manages the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, including all endpoints, objects, collections, deployments, and software center.
• Works with other team members to ensure all endpoints are configured with latest security patches and updates for Windows and other enterprise applications.
• Develops comprehensive test cases to include scenarios for normal and degraded operations.
• Coordinates within functional and cross-functional teams to apply expertise in solving problems, growing capabilities and driving initiatives.
• Participates in disaster planning, preparation, recovery, and testing as required.
• Troubleshoots issues with vendors; evaluates vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Provides best practice advice and guidance to management and across the enterprise.
• Provides after-hours support for infrastructure related emergencies as well an occasional weekend maintenance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related major, or equivalent experience. Requires four years of experience providing design, management and support in Microsoft 365 and SCCM/MECM or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

MCSE or similar certification preferred. Valid TX driver’s license. Must maintain CJIS compliancy.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office.

Benefits

• Flexible, comprehensive health benefits with multiple plan choices, including $0 premium options.
• Full family coverage options for medical, dental, and vision.
• Strong retirement security through TCDRS with generous 200% county matching (once vested & retirement eligible).
• County paid term and whole life insurance policies and long-term disability.
• Work‑life balance through paid time off, holidays, and other wellness initiatives.
• Supportive networks through EAP and Marketplace Care Partners.

Position Details

Department: Information Technology. Salary: $74,702.00. Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 3.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.