Platform Administrator — M365/Azure

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Platform Engineer II to design, build, and operate the Microsoft 365 tenant and Azure infrastructure used by engineering and business teams. The role emphasizes automation, identity governance, and platform reliability to enable faster, safer work across the organization.

The candidate will also maintain familiarity with AWS for occasional cross‑platform workloads and contribute to security and disaster recovery programs in a hybrid IT environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate has extensive Microsoft 365 and Azure administration experience in production.
• Strong governance, security, and least-privilege access practices.
• Experience with cross-platform integrations and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate the Microsoft 365 tenant and Azure infra.
• Automate platform tasks, implement identity governance, and ensure platform reliability.
• Support cross-platform workloads including AWS and containerized apps.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

Azure administration

SharePoint Online administration

OneDrive for Business administration

Entra ID / IAM

CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHb

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

7+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/AKS

PowerShell

Python

Intune/Jamf

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Platform Engineer II (M365/Azure Administrator) who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Platform Administrator II (M365/Azure Administrator), who designs, builds, and operates the Microsoft 365 tenant and Azure infrastructure that Axiom’s engineering and business teams run on. This person drives automation, identity governance, and platform reliability practices that let internal teams work faster and more safely, while maintaining working familiarity with AWS to support occasional cross-platform workloads. This role serves as an escalation point for platform architecture and technical issues beyond the scope of entry-level engineers, and contributes to the continuous improvement of Axiom’s enterprise cyber security program under the direction of senior IT leadership.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and evolves Axiom's Microsoft 365 tenant (including SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business) and Azure environment — identity, networking, and compute — as a primary, day-to-day platform
• Administers SharePoint Online (site collections, permissions, information architecture, retention/records policies) and OneDrive for Business (provisioning, sync client management, sharing controls, data loss prevention)
• Serves as the primary escalation point for Microsoft 365 and Azure platform architecture, systems design, and technical issues beyond the scope of entry-level engineers
• Manages identity and access management across Entra ID and AWS IAM — including Active Directory, app registrations, enterprise applications, and SSO/SAML/SCIM integrations — ensuring least-privilege access
• Builds and maintains container and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) to support internal application workloads
• Administers end-user device management (Intune, Jamf, or equivalent) and on-premises VMware virtualization (vSphere/ESXi/vCenter) as part of a broader hybrid IT environment
• Implements monitoring, logging, and observability (e.g., Azure Monitor) to track platform health, and reviews incidents and performance data to determine root cause and drive remediation
• Preserves platform assets by implementing disaster recovery and backup automation, and develops, maintains, and tests business continuity plans across the Microsoft 365, Azure, and VMware environment
• Builds Power Automate flows, low-code applications, and Power BI dashboards to support business process automation and reporting
• Recommends platform engineering strategies, tooling, and standards by evaluating organizational outcomes, identifying problems, and anticipating requirements
• Maintains basic working familiarity with AWS to support occasional cross-platform workloads
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

The majority of that experience should be spent administering Microsoft 365 and/or Azure in a production environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 7+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
• Computer Skills

Computer Skills

• Strong Microsoft 365 administration (services and licensing) as a core, day-to-day platform — deep, hands-on expertise expected
• Strong SharePoint Online administration: site collections, permissions, information architecture, and governance/retention policies
• Strong OneDrive for Business administration: provisioning, sync client management, sharing controls, and data loss prevention
• Strong Azure Cloud administration (compute, networking, storage, governance) to support Azure-hosted workloads
• Active Directory permissions and Entra ID administration, including app registrations and enterprise apps, with strong SAML and SCIM experience
• CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) and scripting proficiency in PowerShell or Python
• Working knowledge of AWS administration (IAM, VPC networking, EC2/compute, S3) sufficient to support occasional AWS-hosted workloads
• Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS, or equivalent); familiarity with end-user device management (Intune, Jamf, or equivalent)
• Strong virtualization experience with VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) administering and maintaining on-premises hybrid infrastructure
• General IT security and firewall management, backup administration, wired/wireless networking, DHCP, and DNS
• Experience with Power Automate flows, low-code application development, Power BI dashboards and Ansible Automation as a plus

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert (MS-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate (MS-700) — SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams administration
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution
• Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.