Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist

Superior Contracting & Maintenance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional growth and certification support

Opportunities for diverse projects

Job summary

A tech solutions provider in Austin is seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 expert with strong skills in Intune and security products. Responsibilities include managing device policies, administering the Microsoft Defender suite, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience and certifications in relevant areas. Benefits include competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing Microsoft 365 production environments.
• Certifications: SC-300, SC-100, SC-200, or MD-102 preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of Intune and Defender security products.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Intune for various operating systems.
• Administer Microsoft Defender suite.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online and Teams.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Management

Intune

Defender Security Products

PowerShell Automation

Problem-solving Skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell

Job description

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

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

Benefits

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