Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist (ABMC)

The Senior Microsoft 365 Cloud Specialist (ABMC) role is based in the United States and offers significant autonomy and leadership opportunities in a highly secure and mission-critical environment.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the technical lead for enterprise Microsoft cloud environments, overseeing administration, optimization, and governance across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Manage and enhance core services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and related Azure services.
• Develop and mature data governance and compliance frameworks through Microsoft Purview, including retention policies, records management, automated classifications, and data labeling strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive tenant health assessments and align cloud configurations with federal cybersecurity standards, directives, and best practices.
• Support Microsoft 365 Copilot governance initiatives by assessing data exposure risks, dependencies, and security implications.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution efforts for high-priority incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and timely remediation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture reviews, system health reports, and integration planning materials.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 services, Azure infrastructure, Microsoft Entra ID, endpoint management, and enterprise cloud security environments.
• Possession of at least one current Microsoft 365 or Azure administration certification and one Microsoft security or identity certification.
• Strong expertise in cloud governance, compliance, identity management, and security posture enhancement.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, security monitoring tools, incident response processes, and enterprise-scale tenant administration.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to manage complex technical issues independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be U.S.-based, preferably on the East Coast, and eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Background Check (Tier 1 Suitability).

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation ranging from $160,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote work opportunity for U.S.-based professionals, with preference for East Coast candidates.
• Opportunity to work on highly impactful enterprise cloud modernization and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI governance.
• Significant ownership and leadership responsibilities within a mission-driven environment.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, security excellence, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for professional growth, certification development, and long-term career advancement.