Microsoft 365 Administrator (# 7970)

Summary:

We are looking for a Tier 3 Microsoft 365 Administrator who can provide advanced support, administration, and engineering for M365 services like SharePoint, Exchange, and Teams. The ideal candidate should have strong PowerShell skills, deep expertise in Azure AD/Entra ID, and experience troubleshooting hybrid environments. This person will act as the escalation point for complex issues, drive automation and optimization, and ensure security, compliance, and governance across the M365 ecosystem.

 

Here are some of the specific details:

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Administrator

Location: Denver, CO or Brentwood, TN (Hybrid)

Duration: Long-term Indefinite Contract

 

Note: Candidates must go onsite three days each month - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the second full week. This means they need to be local, as every month they’ll be required to work onsite during those specific days

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tier 3 Microsoft 365 Administrator to provide advanced technical support, administration, and engineering for our Microsoft 365 environment. This role serves as the escalation point for complex issues, leads platform optimization efforts, and partners closely with security, identity, and infrastructure teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and reliable M365 ecosystem.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Microsoft 365 Administration & Engineering

·         Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services, with deep hands-on ownership of:

o    SharePoint Admin Center (Online sites, permissions, governance, storage, sharing)

o    Exchange Admin Center (Online mailboxes, transport rules, retention, hybrid configurations)

o    Teams Admin Center (Policies, voice, meetings, apps, and integrations)

·         Design, implement, and maintain M365 configurations aligned with organizational standards and best practices

·         Manage tenant-wide settings, service health, licensing, and capacity planning

 

Tier 3 Support & Escalation:

·         Act as the highest-level escalation point for complex M365 incidents and service degradation

·         Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term corrective actions

·         Engage Microsoft Premier/Unified Support as needed and manage cases to resolution

 

Security, Compliance & Governance:

·         Partner with security teams to implement and maintain:

o    Conditional Access policies

o    Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

o    Retention and eDiscovery policies

·         Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

·         Support audits and security reviews related to M365 services

 

Automation & Optimization:

·         Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and M365 APIs

·         Improve operational efficiency through scripting, standardization, and self-service tooling

·         Evaluate and deploy new M365 features and capabilities

 

Collaboration & Leadership:

·         Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff

·         Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards

·         Provide architectural input for M365-related projects and migrations

 

Required Qualifications:

·         5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment

·         Expert-level experience with:

o    SharePoint Online and SharePoint Admin Center

o    Exchange Online and Exchange Admin Center

o    Microsoft Teams and Teams Admin Center

·         Strong PowerShell scripting skills for M365 administration

·         Solid understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID (identity, authentication, and access management)

·         Experience troubleshooting hybrid environments (on-prem AD, Exchange hybrid)

·         Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, Exchange, Teams, or Security certifications)

·         Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Intune

·         Familiarity with large-scale migrations to M365

·         Experience in regulated or highly secure environments

 

Working Conditions:

·         May require participation in on-call rotation for critical incidents

·         Hybrid or remote work options depending on business needs

 

Let me know if you are interested in this job and/or if you can assist us by referring someone who is interested in this job, since we offer the lucrative referral bonuses.

 

Benefits will also be available, and details are available at the following link: Harvey Nash Benefits

 

I am looking forward to speaking with you today.

 

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

 

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

 

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

 

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/

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