System Engineer

Insight Global; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas, to focus on MS365 collaboration and infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong skills in Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams, and proven abilities in managing migrations. Responsibilities include system configuration, user support, and collaborating with IT teams. This full-time role offers competitive salary and various benefits including medical and disability insurance, with remote working flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a subject matter expert in MS365, with deep experience in Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Proven ability to manage Exchange Online, OneDrive, and MS Teams end-to-end.
• Experience performing migrations (Exchange, OneDrive, and domain changes).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and configure Exchange Online environments.
• Manage user mailboxes, distribution groups, and shared mailboxes.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to end-users and junior engineers.

Skills

MS365 expertise

PowerShell scripting

Exchange administration

User support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Insight Global is assisting a client in identifying a Senior Systems Engineer for a technical role focused on MS365 collaboration and infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in hands‑on environments, enjoys mentoring others, and can manage complex migrations and configurations across Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams. You’ll work closely with IT teams and business units to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions, supporting users from planning through troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and configure Exchange Online environments, including mailbox setup, migrations, and hybrid configurations
• Manage user mailboxes, distribution groups, shared mailboxes, and resource mailboxes
• Administer security features (anti‑phishing, anti‑spam, malware protection) and compliance tools (retention policies, eDiscovery, DLP)
• Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot mail flow and connectivity issues, and resolve service incidents
• Provide technical support and mentoring to end‑users and junior engineers
• Plan and execute migrations for Exchange, OneDrive, and domain changes, ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity
• Integrate MS365 services (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive) and third‑party applications as needed
• Utilize PowerShell and automation tools to streamline administrative tasks and enforce policies
• Oversee OneDrive storage quotas, access controls, and security policies; respond to security incidents
• Plan, deploy, and configure Microsoft Teams environments, manage users/groups/channels, and maintain system health
• Implement and manage security protocols, data governance, and compliance policies for Teams and OneDrive
• Maintain thorough documentation of configurations, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and change management activities
• Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and external partners to align MS365 capabilities with organizational goals
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required; most work is performed remotely or onsite as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a subject matter expert in MS365, with deep experience in Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams
• Strong background in configuration, security management, and monitoring within MS365 environments
• Hands‑on expertise in PowerShell scripting, Exchange administration, and automation tools
• Proven ability to manage Exchange Online, OneDrive, and MS Teams end‑to‑end (planning, configuration, troubleshooting, user support)
• Experience performing migrations (Exchange, OneDrive, and domain changes) and conditional access management
• Excellent documentation skills for procedures, configurations, and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Willingness to provide full user support and resolve complex technical issues

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Insurance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Pension plan

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