Client: Our client is one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States
Project overview: Strengthen the internal client IT team by managing and optimizing the Microsoft 365 and hybrid Exchange environment, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient collaboration environment.
Position overview: We are looking for a skilled M365 Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, hybrid Exchange environments, identity management, security & compliance, and operational support. You will play a key role in managing and securing our Microsoft 365 environment to ensure business continuity and compliance.
- Technology stack: Identity & Access Management: Active Directory (AD), Entra ID, synchronization via Entra ID Connect, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, identity protection
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Exchange & Mailflow: Exchange Hybrid Configuration, mailbox migration, coexistence management, on-prem Exchange servers
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Collaboration Platforms: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive administration and permissions management
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Security & Compliance: Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, audit logs, retention policies, eDiscovery
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Automation & Scripting: PowerShell for M365 and on-prem tasks
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Monitoring & Reporting: Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Security Center, usage and health reports
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Licensing & Governance: M365 license management, change documentation, operational best practices
- Responsibilities: Manage and administer Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID, including users, groups, and policies
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Oversee synchronization via Entra ID Connect and troubleshoot sync and hybrid identity issues
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Configure and manage Exchange Hybrid environment; handle mailbox migrations and coexistence scenarios
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Manage on-premises Exchange servers to ensure smooth mail flow and system performance
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Implement Conditional Access policies, identity protection, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Automate M365 and on-prem tasks using PowerShell scripting
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Manage SharePoint site collections and OneDrive permissions
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Administer Microsoft Teams to support collaboration and productivity
- Requirements: Core Technical Skills:
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Active Directory (AD) & Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
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User, group, and policy management in AD and Entra ID
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Entra ID Connect synchronization and hybrid identity troubleshooting
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Exchange Hybrid Configuration and mailbox migration management
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Mail flow management between on-premises Exchange and Exchange Online
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On-premises Exchange Server administration
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Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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PowerShell scripting for automation in M365 and on-prem environments
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SharePoint site collections and permissions management
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Microsoft Teams administration
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Security & Compliance Skills:
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy creation and management
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Sensitivity labels and data encryption implementation
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 security monitoring and incident response
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Audit logs review and security alerts handling
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Microsoft Compliance Center management, including retention policies and eDiscovery
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Legal holds and content search operations
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Operational & Troubleshooting Skills:
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Monitoring M365 services and generating usage and health reports via Admin and Security Centers
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License management, including assignment and optimization of service plans
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Change management practices and documentation of configurations and updates
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Strong troubleshooting skills for hybrid and cloud-only environments
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Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams