Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer

Jensenhughes; United States; On-site; USD 125,600 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare coverage

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer to own and manage the Microsoft ecosystem, focusing on 365 administration, endpoint management, and identity services. The role collaborates with Infrastructure, InfoSec, and Service Desk to maintain a secure, compliant environment.

Responsibilities include patch management, Defender administration, and automation via PowerShell, with opportunities to shape enterprise-wide security and IT operations.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of Microsoft infrastructure experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune and Group Policy.
• Strong enterprise patch management experience.
• Microsoft Defender administration.
• Strong PowerShell scripting.
• Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft 365 apps (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive).
• Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Group Policy.
• Handle Microsoft 365 licensing and tenant configuration.
• Manage Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, RBAC and user lifecycle.
• Lead enterprise Windows patch management for workstations and servers.
• Develop deployment rings, testing, rollback and validation processes.
• Monitor compliance and coordinate remediation with Infra and InfoSec.
• Administer Defender technologies and improve Secure Score.
• Support CMMC, NIST environments.
• Develop PowerShell automation and standardize administration.
• Partner with Infrastructure, InfoSec, Enterprise Applications and Service Desk teams to provide Tier 3 support.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft 365 administration

Windows Server administration

Active Directory / Entra ID

Endpoint management

Security & compliance awareness

Enterprise patch management

Tools

MECM / SCCM

Azure administration

Windows Autopilot

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Company Overview

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At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer to own and manage the organization’s Microsoft ecosystem, with primary responsibility for Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management, identity services, enterprise patch management, and Microsoft platform engineering. This role ensures the Microsoft platform remains secure, highly available, compliant, and operationally efficient while partnering closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, Enterprise Applications, and Service Desk teams. This is a hands‑on technical engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Microsoft Platform Administration
  
  
  
  • Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive)
  
  
  • Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Group Policy
  
  
  • Administer Microsoft 365 licensing and tenant configuration
  
  
  
  


• Identity & Access Management
  
  
  
  • Manage Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, RBAC and user lifecycle
  
  
  • Maintain secure identity governance
  
  
  
  


• Endpoint Management & Enterprise Patching (Primary Focus)
  
  
  
  • Own Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
  
  
  • Lead enterprise Windows patch management for workstations and servers
  
  
  • Develop deployment rings, testing, rollback and validation processes
  
  
  • Monitor compliance and coordinate remediation with Infrastructure and InfoSec
  
  
  
  


• Microsoft Security & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Administer Microsoft Defender technologies
  
  
  • Improve Microsoft Secure Score
  
  
  • Support CMMC, NIST and Microsoft GCC/GCC High environments
  
  
  
  


• Automation & Operational Excellence
  
  
  
  • Develop PowerShell automation
  
  
  • Standardize administration and improve operational efficiency
  
  
  
  


• Cross‑functional Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Partner with Infrastructure, InfoSec, Enterprise Applications and Service Desk teams
  
  
  • Provide Tier 3 Microsoft platform support
  
  
  
  

Requirements and Qualifications

Must-haves:

• 8-12 years of Microsoft infrastructure experience


• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune and Group Policy


• Strong enterprise patch management experience


• Microsoft Defender administration


• Strong PowerShell scripting


• Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft environments


• List hard requirements and preferred qualifications. Try to keep the preferred ones to measurable skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft GCC/GCC High experience


• Windows Autopilot


• MECM / SCCM


• Azure administration


• CMMC / NIST environments


• Microsoft certifications (Endpoint Administrator, Identity Administrator, Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert)

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National Pay Range

$125,600 – $140,000 USD

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.

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