Microsoft 365 IT Specialist — Security & Compliance (Onsite GA)

phi-open-jobs; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

DPTO

Employee discounts

ESOP

Job summary

Eastern Companies is seeking an IT Specialist to administer their Microsoft 365 environment and support a broad technology infrastructure across offices and job sites in Johns Creek, GA. The role emphasizes identity management, security controls, and compliance with federal standards.

You will manage Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune, and Entra ID, while applying robust security practices and automation.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 and Windows environments.
• Tenant-level experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience administering Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and administrative automation.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including firewalls, VPNs, and DNS.
• Knowledge of endpoint protection technologies, including EDR and vulnerability management.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to communicate with executive leadership.
• Must pass a background check and meet U.S. person requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information access.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, including user accounts, licensing, MFA, conditional access, and lifecycle.
• Implement phishing-resistant authentication for privileged accounts.
• Administer Intune for device enrollment, configuration, compliance, and patch management.
• Manage mobile devices and MDM platform and carrier accounts.
• Maintain core network services: firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and certificates.
• Support Windows and Linux servers with patching, backups, and restoration testing.
• Deploy and monitor endpoint detection and antivirus across devices, and coordinate remediation.
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell and ensure logs for SIEM ingestion when applicable.
• Maintain documentation and compliance evidence for NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and access-control requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and MSPs; participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Admin

Entra ID

Intune

PowerShell

EDR / security tools

Tools

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

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Job description

Eastern Companies is seeking an IT Specialist to administer their Microsoft 365 environment and support a broad technology infrastructure across offices and job sites in Johns Creek, GA. The role emphasizes identity management, security controls, and compliance with federal standards.

You will manage Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune, and Entra ID, while applying robust security practices and automation.