MS Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory (On-Prem) forest/domain health and complex Group Policy (GPO) structures.
• Maintain a Tiered Administrative Model to prevent privilege escalation.
• Expertly manage Microsoft Entra Connect (Sync).
• Troubleshoot synchronization errors, manage attribute filtering, and oversee password hash synchronization (PHS).
• Lead the effort to move legacy on-premise application authentication to Entra ID.
• Deploy and tune the full Microsoft Defender XDR suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud).
• Design and enforce sensitivity labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across the hybrid environment in Microsoft Purview.
• Manage Entra ID features, including Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Risk-based Conditional Access, and Access Reviews.
• Support the migration of legacy on-premise file shares to SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Enable the transition of device management from GPO-based control to Microsoft Intune.
• Manage Windows, iOS, and Android devices via Intune, ensuring 100% compliance with security baselines and automated "Autopilot" deployment.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to develop new practices, and procedures to remain ahead of cyber adversaries.
• Help evaluate, and recommend additional security technologies, processes, and methodologies to enhance overall security posture.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in managing a hybrid M365 environment
• Expertise across the Microsoft 365 tool stack: Windows Server 2019/2022, AD, Group Policy, PowerShell, Entra ID (Azure AD), Entra Connect, Defender, Purview, Information Protection, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Endpoint Analytics, SharePoint, OneDrive

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
• Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Demonstrated success in leading data and user migrations to M365
• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) systems and manufacturing environments