Office 365 Junior Administrator

Avid Systems LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative managed services provider is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position focuses on managing and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services while providing top-notch end-user support. You will play a crucial role in user onboarding, system performance monitoring, and training users on Microsoft 365 features. With a commitment to empowering clients through technology, this firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact client success. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Microsoft Office Suite and user support.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot client-side issues related to Microsoft 365 services.
• Provide effective user training and support for Microsoft 365 features.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

End-user support

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure Active Directory

Exchange Online

Intune

Active Directory

Job description

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Avid Systems is a Washington DC-based managed services provider specializing in cloud enablement, infrastructure, business application development, mobility, virtualization, security, storage, and cybersecurity. With experience across diverse industries, we focus on empowering our clients to stay ahead with innovative technology solutions. Since 2004, Avid Systems has been at the forefront of digital transformation, providing our clients with quality-driven and competitive technology solutions.

At Avid Systems, our mission is to provide clients with the highest-quality business and technology consulting services at the most competitive rates. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and our commitment to addressing the unique technology challenges that businesses face daily. Our vision is to bridge the gap between today’s technology and the future, ensuring our clients’ sustained growth and success.

Our core values include:

• Customer Focus: Anticipating and meeting the needs of our clients with expertise and efficiency.
• Earned Trust: Delivering excellent performance with integrity and ethical business practices.

Position Overview:

Avid Systems is seeking a Microsoft 365 Junior Systems Administrator to support the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The Junior Administrator will assist with the daily management and troubleshooting of Microsoft 365 services, with a focus on providing responsive and effective end-user support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address and troubleshoot client-side issues related to Microsoft 365, handling escalations from OCTO.
• Help and work to resolve tickets efficiently.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior administrators and other relevant IT staff as needed.
• Perform bulk activations, user setup, and license assignments within the Microsoft 365 admin center to support user onboarding and maintenance.
• Collaborate with senior administrators and IT team members to implement best practices, improve support processes, and enhance user experience.
• Develop and deliver user training on Microsoft 365 features, and create documentation to help end-users maximize the platform’s capabilities.
• Actively monitor and report on system performance and security, identifying potential issues proactively to ensure smooth operation.
• Provide support to end-users for Microsoft 365 services, such as Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Intune.

Required Qualifications:

• Well versed in Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting for Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with endpoint management using various MDM services (Workspace One, Intune).
• Familiarity with Exchange Online.
• Ability to follow structured migration and onboarding processes.
• Strong communication skills for providing effective user training and support.
• 3 years of experience with Office 365, Active Directory, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting Microsoft Office Suite and managing account creation in AD and Entra ID.
• 3 years of experience with Azure AD Connect.
• 3 years of experience managing Exchange and Active Directory permissions for user mailboxes, shared mailboxes, resource mailboxes, and public folders.
• 3 years of experience supporting MS Office Suite 2010, 2013, 2016, and Windows 7, 8, 10, 11.
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting Outlook client connectivity issues.
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting email delivery and routing issues.
• 3 years of experience providing expert-level customer service and client-facing support with Office 365.
• 3 years of experience supporting and training end-users on Outlook 2010, 2013, and 2016, including configuration for new O365 services.
• 3 years of experience with Outlook 2013, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint Online, and Office 365 online services.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting