Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer
Cetera Financial Group · Dallas, TX · 3 wk ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Microsoft 365 Engineer supports and enhances Microsoft 365 infrastructure for the Cetera Remote Administration program. This program provides full-service managed IT solutions to independent firms within the Cetera network. The role requires managing a multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environment (MTO) and collaborating with IT Operations to resolve complex issues and drive strategic enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Intune, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online
- Manage and optimize multi-tenant environments (MTO), including cross-tenant collaboration, identity synchronization, and governance
- Oversee endpoint provisioning and lifecycle management using Intune, Entra ID, and Windows Autopilot
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalated support using tools such as PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and admin portals
- Partner with IT Operations on projects, enhancements, and incident resolution
- Troubleshoot access and cloud service issues, ensuring end-to-end resolution and validation
- Drive platform improvements and changes through structured change management processes
- Maintain detailed documentation and knowledgebase resources
Requirements
- 5+ years of overall IT experience
- 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 at a Global Administrator level
- Hands-on experience across core M365 services (Exchange, Entra ID, Teams, Intune, etc.)
- Experience managing multiple tenants (MTO, MSP, or multi-entity environments)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 native environments (Entra-joined devices, Intune MDM, Autopilot)
- Expertise in cross-tenant access, B2B collaboration, and tenant segmentation (administrative units, scope tags, security groups)
- Solid understanding of email flow and security integrations (e.g., Proofpoint)
- Proficient in PowerShell and automation for administration and troubleshooting
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
About Us
We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package including:
- Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- Easy access to mental health benefits
- 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days
- 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%)
- Paid parental leave
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more