iT1

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. iT1 is a recognized leader in providing a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation. They are seeking a Senior Enterprise Cloud Administrator to lead the design, security, and optimization of their Microsoft cloud environment while driving the adoption of modern collaboration and AI capabilities. This role involves partnering with various teams to develop a forward-looking cloud strategy that enhances productivity and ensures compliance with business goals. Responsibilities • Design and implement Zero Trust security using Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender XDR, and other advanced Microsoft security tools • Oversee identity governance, including Privileged Identity Management (PIM), access reviews, and Just-in-Time (JIT) administrative access • Maintain and refine configurations for the Microsoft 365 Defender XDR suite (Defender for Identity, Endpoint, Office 365, and Cloud Apps) • Enforce and audit compliance controls, including DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery • Lead the evaluation, deployment, and governance of Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered services across the enterprise • Establish policies and guardrails for responsible AI usage, ensuring compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases, define best practices, and drive adoption strategies • Integrate Copilot analytics into dashboards to monitor usage, ROI, and opportunities for improvement • Serve as the AI innovation subject matter expert, advising leadership on opportunities, risks, and emerging capabilities • Champion data governance practices across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and the Power Platform • Evaluate and integrate emerging Microsoft technologies (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Loop) to meet evolving business needs • Implement lifecycle management and access controls to ensure secure collaboration environments • Develop enterprise-wide automation using PowerShell, Graph API, and the Power Platform to increase efficiency and reduce manual work • Implement proactive monitoring via Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Microsoft Graph, Azure Monitor, and Defender portals • Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are validated for all cloud services • Act as a technical lead and escalation point for the cloud administration team • Mentor and train administrators on advanced configurations, security best practices, and AI features like Copilot Skills • 7 years of experience in enterprise IT administration, with deep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Office applications, and Azure Active Directory/Entra ID • 5 years experience implementing and administering Microsoft security and compliance solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery • 3 years experience hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), including PIM, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust frameworks • 3 years experience administering and optimizing Microsoft Endpoint Manager, SCCM, or equivalent enterprise device management platforms • 2 years experience deploying and managing Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to streamline business processes and enable data-driven decision-making • 1 years experience working with Microsoft Fabric, including governance, security, and platform administration • Proven experience evaluating, deploying, and governing AI-powered solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) in compliance with organizational security and privacy requirements • Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise automation using PowerShell, Graph API, and related tools • Design and implement Zero Trust security using Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender XDR, and other advanced Microsoft security tools • Oversee identity governance, including Privileged Identity Management (PIM), access reviews, and Just-in-Time (JIT) administrative access • Maintain and refine configurations for the Microsoft 365 Defender XDR suite (Defender for Identity, Endpoint, Office 365, and Cloud Apps) • Enforce and audit compliance controls, including DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery • Lead the evaluation, deployment, and governance of Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered services across the enterprise • Establish policies and guardrails for responsible AI usage, ensuring compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases, define best practices, and drive adoption strategies • Integrate Copilot analytics into dashboards to monitor usage, ROI, and opportunities for improvement • Serve as the AI innovation subject matter expert, advising leadership on opportunities, risks, and emerging capabilities • Champion data governance practices across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and the Power Platform • Evaluate and integrate emerging Microsoft technologies (e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Loop) to meet evolving business needs • Implement lifecycle management and access controls to ensure secure collaboration environments • Develop enterprise-wide automation using PowerShell, Graph API, and the Power Platform to increase efficiency and reduce manual work • Implement proactive monitoring via Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Microsoft Graph, Azure Monitor, and Defender portals • Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are validated for all cloud services • Act as a technical lead and escalation point for the cloud administration team • Mentor and train administrators on advanced configurations, security best practices, and AI features like Copilot Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision benefits with highly subsidized premiums • Two weeks paid time off in your first year, with increasing PTO as tenure increases, and most major holidays off • 401(k) Plan with employer match • Onsite Fitness Center Company Overview • iT1 is an IT solutions and managed services company. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://it1.com/.