Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer

Apex Systems; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP program

HSA with HDHP plan

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Architect to lead enterprise-level management of the M365 suite in a DoD-related program. You will provide thought leadership, hands-on support, and direction to engineering staff for ongoing administration of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and related services.

The role requires strong expertise in identity management, security, data governance, and Power Platform, with a path to drive Copilot deployment and integration with

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 4 years with a Master’s degree.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office 365 including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Proficiency in user and group management, license assignment, security settings, and service health monitoring.
• Experience in Identity Management, including Azure Active Directory integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Experience with Defender & Purview, including security best practices, data encryption, DLP, and eDiscovery.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting with PowerShell for Office 365 administration.
• Experience with Intune for managing and securing mobile devices and applications.
• Candidates must hold active Public Trust or higher level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Handle tenant administration tasks including user/group management, license assignment, security settings, and service health monitoring.
• Facilitate deployment of M365 Copilot and pilot management leading to broader deployment.
• Lead communications regarding updates and enhancements to Office 365 services.
• Manage Microsoft Purview to enhance data governance and compliance, including setting up DLP policies and sensitivity labels.
• Ensure smooth integration of Office 365 with Azure Active Directory, directory synchronization, and MFA enforcement.
• Implement and enforce security best practices within Office 365 environments, including data encryption.
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and manage Office 365 services.
• Support developers and users in the usage of Power Platform components including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Intune for cloud-based mobile device and application management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and diagrams.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Identity Management

PowerShell

Defender & Purview

Power Platform

Intune

SSO

MFA

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerShell

Office 365 administration

Azure AD integration

Job description

Job Description

Senior Microsoft 365 Architect

Job #3049630

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Location

Woodlawn, Maryland (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to serve as the senior Microsoft 365 Engineer/Architect. This role will ensure the effective and efficient management of M365 services within an enterprise-level environment. The position involves thought leadership, hands-on support, and direction of engineering staff in the day-to-day management and administration of the M365 suite of services. This position supports a federal program that requires a Public Trust level clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business to meet organizational needs.
• Handle Office 365 tenant administration tasks including user and group management, license assignment, security and compliance settings, and service health monitoring.
• Facilitate the deployment of M365 Copilot, including prerequisite setup and pilot phase management leading to broader deployment.
• Lead communication efforts regarding updates and enhancements to Office 365 services.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of Microsoft Purview to enhance data governance and compliance, including setting up Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and sensitivity labels.
• Ensure smooth integration of Office 365 with Azure Active Directory (AAD), manage directory synchronization, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Implement and enforce security best practices within Office 365 environments, including data encryption and configuration of advanced security features.
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and manage Office 365 services.
• Support developers and users in the usage of Power Platform components including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Intune for cloud-based mobile device and application management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including methods of procedure, SOPs, and technical diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Proficiency in user and group management, license assignment, security settings, and service health monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in Identity Management, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender & Purview, including security best practices, data encryption, compliance features, DLP, and eDiscovery.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting with PowerShell for Office 365 administration.
• Experience with Intune for managing and securing mobile devices and applications.
• Candidates must hold active Public Trust or higher level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT or a related field.
• Microsoft 365 Certification.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Company Culture

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.

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