M365 Administrator
Normal shift timings are 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM IST; however, the candidate will be working from 1:30 PM onwards during the training period.
12-Month Contract | $15.39/hr USD
Our client, a leading SaaS company, is seeking an M365 Administrator who will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and expansion of its enterprise M365 environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your deep experience and creativity to a leadership role within our team. The successful candidate will be a dedicated team player, able to drive the business forward while mentoring others in a remote, 24/7 operational environment.
Your Impact
- Provide end-to-end ownership and serve as the subject matter expert for our global M365 infrastructure.
- Lead the architectural design, setup, and configuration of M365 systems for new office sites from the ground up.
- Provide comprehensive support for our global M365 infrastructure, including monitoring, alert management, and maintenance (patching, upgrades, and tuning).
- Drive strategy for M365 maintenance, including major upgrades, patching, and performance tuning, to ensure maximum stability and performance optimization.
- Provide expert-level support for our core M365 technologies from both proactive and reactive positions.
- For: Azure, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Intune.
- Additional experience providing admin support for: Slack, Okta.
- Monitor services and alerts for M365 infrastructure and perform initial triage for network issues.
- Act as the final escalation point for critical M365 issues, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Manage ticket queues, tickets, and escalations; act as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting, collaborating with the team and office stakeholders to ensure timely remediation.
- Develop and maintain documentation for implementation guidelines, runbooks, reusable design templates, and support templates.
- Work with a strong drive for success to ensure the stability and reliability of our network.
Your Experience
- 7+ years of extensive experience managing and designing corporate IT M365 systems in a modern, global environment.
- Deep expertise in M365 infrastructure and monitoring principles.
- A dedicated and hardworking individual with a strong drive for success and proven experience in continuous improvement to drive the business forward.
- Significant experience leading the deployment of M365 infrastructure for new sites.
- Experience managing ticket queues, tickets, and escalations.
- Experience working with IT operations management (ITOM) software that monitors and alerts on an organization’s IT infrastructure, from network devices to servers and applications.
- Deep expertise and strong hands-on experience with Azure, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Intune.
- Additional experience providing admin support for: Slack, Okta.
- An excellent team player with superior communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders in a globally dispersed environment.
- A track record of providing guidance and mentorship to develop junior team members.
- Flexibility to provide leadership and coverage in a 24/7 shift operation, which may include an on-call rotation.
- Must have reliable internet access.
- BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Haves
- Advanced technical certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Ability to provide examples of projects or initiatives you’ve helped deliver to business stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging AI technologies to assist in your role.
- Preference for solving problems with code over clicks.
- Strong orientation to be results- and data-driven.