Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist

GCS Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth and certification support

Collaborative, customer-focused culture

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 Expert to design and manage modern workplace solutions. This role involves managing Intune, handling security tools, and requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience in Microsoft 365 environments. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills are essential. The company offers competitive compensation and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on managing Microsoft 365 production environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of Intune and Defender security products.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Intune for various devices.
• Administer the Microsoft Defender suite and respond to security alerts.
• Manage Microsoft 365 core services including Exchange Online and Teams.

Skills

Intune management

Microsoft Defender products

Microsoft 365 administration

PowerShell usage

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft 365 tools

PowerShell

Graph API

Job description

Overview

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.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ 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, and 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.

What We Offer

• 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.