Fortune 500 System Administrator - Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools (GA, AL. MS, IL, TN, VA or NC)

Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented System Administrator - Microsoft 365 Collaboration Tools.

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please carefully read before applying) 

1. You must apply with BOTH your current resume AND also your detailed responses to the Hiring Manager's pre-screening questions shown BELOW.
2. You must be permanently authorized (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder) to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship.
3. You must be within commutable distance to either Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL or Gulfport, MS or Naperville, IL. or Southeast Virginia or Southeast Tennessee or Wake Forest, NC.
4. You must be reasonably qualified and comply with ALL of the above requirements to receive consideration for an interview referral to the Hiring Manager for this role.

JOB SUMMARY:  

This position, within a collaborative team environment, is responsible for System Administration of the Fortune 500 Company's Microsoft 365 Collaboration tools and PDF solutions across the enterprise. This includes:

Collaborate with team and internal stakeholders to design, implement, and manage cloud efforts focused on Microsoft 365 initiatives, with a focus on improving business functionality and user experience.

Configure, deploy, and manage Office 365 applications and features to meet business requirements, industry best practices, and security guidelines.

Serve as 3rd level for escalation, provide technical guidance and support to end-users, addressing their questions and issues related to Microsoft 365.

Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, technical specifications, designs, processes, operational procedures, knowledge articles, test plans, and test results.

Develop and deliver training programs to educate stakeholders, users, and IT support staff on best practices and policies.

Develop and enforce governance policies, user guidelines, and security measures for Office 365.

Conduct regular performance and security audits to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.

Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft 365 features, changes, updates, roadmaps, and releases and evaluate their applicability to the organization and recommend relevant improvements.

Monitor performance, availability, and configuration standards of Microsoft 365 services and taking appropriate actions to ensure service levels are met.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Office 365 tenant administration, GPO policies, Office client patching, conditional access, PowerShell scripting, MS graph connector, external access, and documentation - Required.

Proven experience as an Office 365 Engineer, with a strong understanding of Office 365 applications and services - Required.

In-depth knowledge of Office 365 administration, including user management, license management, security settings, and compliance features - Required.

Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Office 365 services such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams - Required.

Programming / scripting skills using PowerShell scripting for Office 365 automation and administration – Desired.

Familiarity with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory – Desired.

Working knowledge of network protocols, DNS, authentication methods, server, and storage technology - Desired.

Recognition of cyber security threats, risks, and importance of protecting the enterprise – Desired.

Non-Technical Skills:

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing.

Ability to work both independently and in a geographically dispersed team environment.

Good problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to understand and analyze complex issues.

Self-motivated, detail orientated, highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner with a high level of quality.

Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by non-technical audiences.

Ability to assess the impact of changes and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made.

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PRE-SUBMISSION SCREENING QUESTIONS (Responses Required for Interview Consideration):  

Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible.  If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.

1) What administrative roles have you had in the Microsoft 365 cloud environment and how have you used them?

2) Have you patched Microsoft 365 applications? If yes, please describe the process you used?

3) What Microsoft 365 services have you supported?

4) Explain the support tiers within your current or previous position. What tier were you in?

5) Describe how you approach troubleshooting M365 application issues?

6) Describe your non-technical skills that you think would benefit you in this role?

7) Fortune 500 Company provides a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension/cash balance plan and matching 401(k) plan.

Please indicate the salary/pay rate you are seeking for this position. You may list a salary range, but please do not state Negotiable or N/A.

8) Are you permanently authorized to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship? Please reply with one of the following options:

   ___ I am a U.S. citizen, or

   ___ I am a permanent resident card (i.e., green card) holder, or

   ___ None of the above.

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How To Apply:

Click on the APPLY button or email support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com to send BOTH your responses to the prescreening questions and your resume to MPN Diversity Recruiters.

1. Please apply with a SINGLE (Word or PDF) document, if possible.   

• Your responses to the pre-screening questions should be listed at the TOP of the document followed by your resume content.
• Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.
• You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the pre-screening questions.

If you're not able to send a single merged document as needed for submission, please separately send or attach your resume and the responses to the screening questions (in a separate document or message).  If you're strongly qualified, we will merge them for you, time permitting.

Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.