Novacoast Staffing Services

Support and manage the M365 environment, resolve user issues, implement security and configuration changes, and train staff. | 5+ years of Microsoft 365 experience, relevant certifications, and knowledge of Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD, and PowerShell. | Novacoast Staffing is currently working with a large government entity in its search for an experienced M365 Administrator. This is a remote contract opportunity starting with a 3-5 month term. In this role, you will support the M365 environment – including Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, and Power Platform (PowerBI, Apps, etc) for 1400+ users. Additional Responsibilities: • M365 Admin for user issue resolution, support requests, and assistance in any major incident/outage support of the platform • Implement fixes and solutions for user issues, including permissions, email distribution lists, shared mailboxes, mail flow, mail routing, eDiscovery, Teams issues, etc. • Design and apply changes for IT security in partnership with Microsoft to ensure environmental compliance. • Function as an expert/available resource for all M365 Incident tickets, issues, and M365 platform features functions configurations. • Support patching process – analyze impacts, test and assess end-user experience; proactively identify any detrimental effects to the configuration and/or end-user experience • Review and document all changes to system settings and configurations • Become a subject matter expert and train the team on the latest technology. • Function as on-call resource on a rotating schedule as needed • Represents the Microsoft 365 platform in change problem and incident management. • Support training and information sharing sessions for staff and external users on usage of M365 products. • Ensure knowledge is up to date on current M365 platform features and functions – maintain certification, complete online reading/learning, attend seminars, and partner with vendors Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft 365 administration and support • Microsoft Messaging Administrator Associate Certification (Required) • M365 Administration experience (migration is a plus) • Exchange On-Premise and Online • Administration experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, One Drive for Business, • Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS experience • Azure AD administration • PowerShell Scripting is a plus • Identity and Access Management via Azure AD, as well as 3rd party MFA integration, is a plus • Azure Information Protection is a plus • Experience managing Microsoft Azure services with M365 is a plus • You must be able to pass a thorough background/credit check to qualify. If this opportunity sounds like a good match for your next career move, submit your resume today for immediate consideration. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Are you comfortable taking on a 3-5 month contract role? Experience: • Microsoft Exchange: 3 years (Preferred) • M365: 5 years (Preferred) • Azure: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Remote