Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer*

Orange County Government; Pittsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Government Information Technologies Department seeks a Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize the County’s Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms. You will ensure reliable collaboration services, strong identity controls, and governance-aligned security across the enterprise environment.

The role carries independent responsibility within established policies and works under the IT Applications Manager with hybrid in-office days and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field and five (5) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID environments, migrating legacy systems to Microsoft 365, managing enterprise-level tenants, and working with Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and cloud-based device management.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above; higher degree does not substitute for required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, secure, optimize, and support the County’s Microsoft 365 environment and other cloud platforms.
• Ensure reliable collaboration services and strong identity and access controls.
• Align cloud operations with governance and compliance standards.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure AD/Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Endpoint security

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Hybrid work experience

Local government experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field

Job description

The Orange County Information Technologies Department has an opening for a Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer. The work involves the responsibility for engineering, administering, securing, optimizing, and supporting the County’s enterprise Microsoft 365 environment and other cloud platforms to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient delivery and ongoing support of cloud services. This position ensures reliable collaboration services, strong identity and access controls, protection of County data, and alignment with organizational governance and compliance standards. The role provides advanced technical expertise in support of the County’s cloud strategy, digital service modernization initiatives, and cybersecurity objectives. This position will administer and support the County's Microsoft 365 environment and other cloud platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient cloud operations through effective engineering, security governance, compliance, and technical support.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the IT Applications Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent plans and accomplishes work, makes decisions regarding customer needs and requests, and manages project assignments with a high degree of autonomy. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Performs related work as required.

Position location is Hillsborough, NC and this position does require in-office designated days each week.

*Background check is required.

NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID environments, migrating legacy systems to Microsoft 365, managing enterprise-level tenants, and working with Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and cloud-based device management; OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for required work experience.

Preferred Certifications and Qualifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or equivalent
• Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate or Azure security certification/experience
• Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Security (AZ-500), or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) credentials (highly desirable)
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Experience in a local government environment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check. Employment cannot begin until the candidate has been fully cleared.

The incumbent may be required to obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Chief Information Officer.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Once eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site on designated days each week to support operational needs and foster effective collaboration. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office and demonstrate the ability to perform successfully in both in-person and remote work environments.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer