Jobs · Information Technology · Texas

Senior Microsoft 365 Specialist

GCS Technologies, Inc. · Austin, TX · 3 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and manage Intune for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
  • Create and enforce compliance policies, conditional access rules, and app protection policies.
  • Drive zero-trust endpoint strategies and ensure seamless end-user experience.
  • Administer the Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps).
  • Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
  • Implement and optimize threat protection, attack surface reduction, and advanced hunting policies.
  • Configure and maintain Entra identity services (MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management).
  • Implement governance, risk, and compliance features (Purview, DLP, retention policies).
  • Ensure alignment with customer regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Manage core Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
  • Support migrations and tenant configurations in multi-tenant environments.
  • Provide proactive recommendations to optimize performance and user adoption.
  • Use PowerShell and Graph API to automate common administrative tasks.
  • Develop reporting and dashboards for device compliance, security posture, and service health.
  • Document processes and produce knowledge articles for internal and customer use.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4+ years hands-on managing Microsoft 365 production environments.
  • Certifications (one or more strongly preferred):
    • SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
    • SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert OR SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
    • MD-102 : Endpoint Administrator Associate
  • Skills:
    • Expert-level knowledge of Intune and Defender security products.
    • Strong Microsoft 365 skills across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.
    • Familiarity with Entra identity, Conditional Access, and MFA.
    • Strong PowerShell and automation experience.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Exceptional problem-solving, customer-facing communication, and documentation skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment.
    • Background in designing and delivering security roadmaps for enterprise clients.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance-driven solutions.
    • Experience with cross-tenant or hybrid identity/migration projects.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
    • Professional growth and certification support.
    • Opportunities to design and manage security-driven modern workplace solutions.
    • A collaborative, customer-focused culture with exposure to diverse environments.

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