M365 Systems Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 8)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

4d • Remote

About The Position

As an M365 Engineer, you will design and implement secure Microsoft 365 solutions that enable seamless collaboration across the organization. You will lead architecture and requirements gathering sessions for the overall M365 tenant, and configure services like Entra, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Purview, and ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Your role includes creating governance standards, technical roadmaps, developing operational procedures, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing, resilient platforms that support business continuity and innovation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong capabilities in requirements gathering, solution design, and the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure collaboration services aligned with agency goals. Additionally, the ideal candidate has a proven record of providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and ensuring successful project delivery. For explicit duties, please request a copy of the position description from [email protected].

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of information systems experience in core Microsoft 365 administration expertise, Identity & Access Management expertise, and Security & Compliance expertise.
• An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND five (5) years of information systems experience in core Microsoft 365 administration expertise, Identity & Access Management expertise, and Security & Compliance expertise.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in core Microsoft 365 administration expertise, Identity & Access Management expertise, and Security & Compliance expertise.
• A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in core Microsoft 365 administration expertise, Identity & Access Management expertise, and Security & Compliance expertise.
• Core Microsoft 365 administration expertise (Exchange/Outlook, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive)
• Identity & Access Management expertise (Entra, MFA, SSO, PAM, Conditional Access)
• Security & Compliance expertise (Purview, Defender, Retention, CIS)
• Governance & Licensing experience (Standards, Cost efficiency, Lifecycle & Change management)
• Migration & Integration experience (Backups & Continuity, Third-party systems)
• Automation & Scripting experience (Power Platform, Powershell)
• Collaboration & Leadership experience (Project delivery, Operational handoff)

Nice To Haves

• M365 Governance Experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Microsoft 365 solutions
• Lead architecture and requirements gathering sessions for the overall M365 tenant
• Configure services like Entra, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Purview
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards
• Create governance standards and technical roadmaps
• Develop operational procedures
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing, resilient platforms
• Provide technical guidance and mentor team members
• Ensure successful project delivery

Benefits

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance (paid time off, 12 holidays, 3 personal days, short and long term disability benefits)
• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family (comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, child care flexible spending account, employee assistance program)
• Celebrate Uniqueness: Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are critical to developing a talented, high-performing workforce and are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all of our employees can thrive and reach their full potential. We strive to maintain a culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce that closely mirrors the residents of our community. We learn from and respect the cultures in which we operate and value the uniqueness of individual talents, experiences and ideas.
• Invest in Your Future: (Pension plan, deferred comp, short and long term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care)
• Be Appreciated (employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level