Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist

GCS Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GCS Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Microsoft 365 Expert to manage modern workplace solutions, particularly focusing on Intune and Microsoft Defender. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to implement security strategies across diverse customer environments. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 and relevant certifications. Benefits include competitive compensation, professional growth support, and a collaborative culture. Ideal for those passionate about security-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on managing Microsoft 365 production environments.
• Certifications such as SC-300, SC-100, SC-200, MD-102 preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Intune for various devices.
• Administer Microsoft Defender suite and respond to security incidents.
• Manage core Microsoft 365 services and support migrations.

Skills

Intune

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Automation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Graph API

Job description

Microsoft 365 Expert

We are seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 expert with deep expertise in Intune and the Microsoft Defender suite of security products. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing modern workplace solutions for multiple customer environments. The role requires strong technical proficiency, hands‑on experience across M365 security and compliance tools, and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor in enterprise or MSP settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Endpoint & Device Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Intune for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
• Create and enforce compliance policies, conditional access rules, and app protection policies.
• Drive zero‑trust endpoint strategies and ensure seamless end‑user experience.

Security & Threat Protection

• Administer the Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps).
• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and optimize threat protection, attack surface reduction, and advanced hunting policies.

Identity & Compliance

• Configure and maintain Entra identity services (MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management).
• Implement governance, risk, and compliance features (Purview, DLP, retention policies).
• Ensure alignment with customer regulatory and compliance requirements.

Collaboration & Productivity

• Manage core Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Support migrations and tenant configurations in multi‑tenant environments.
• Provide proactive recommendations to optimize performance and user adoption.

Automation & Reporting

• Use PowerShell and Graph API to automate common administrative tasks.
• Develop reporting and dashboards for device compliance, security posture, and service health.
• Document processes and produce knowledge articles for internal and customer use.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years hands‑on managing Microsoft 365 production environments.
• Certifications (one or more strongly preferred):

• SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
• MD-102: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Skills

• Expert‑level knowledge of Intune and Defender security products.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.
• Familiarity with Entra identity, Conditional Access, MFA.
• Strong PowerShell and automation experience.

Soft Skills

Exceptional problem‑solving, customer‑facing communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment.
• Background in designing and delivering security roadmaps for enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance‑driven solutions.
• Experience with cross‑tenant or hybrid identity/migration projects.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional growth and certification support.
• Opportunities to design and manage security‑driven modern workplace solutions.
• A collaborative, customer‑focused culture with exposure to diverse environments.