Microsoft Cloud Administrator

DFCU Financial•Dearborn, MI

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a skilled cloud professional who thrives on managing and optimizing Microsoft 365, Azure, and related cloud services?We are seeking a Microsoft Cloud Administrator to join our IT team and help administer, support, and enhance our cloud infrastructure while ensuring security, reliability, and peak performance. This role calls for strong technical expertise, sharp problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to keep our systems running smoothly and efficiently. Join us and make an impact on how we use cloud technologies. The Opportunity: We are seeking a full time Microsoft Cloud Administrator to join our team. This has potential to be a hybrid role located in Dearborn, MI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent education and/or work experience.
Minimum four years' experience as Microsoft Cloud Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role.
Minimum four years' experience with Microsoft Azure services (compute, networking, storage, security).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and Azure Active Directory.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
On call support 7x24 30-minute response, as required.
Consistent positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional attitude.
Demonstrated ability to communicate using verbal and written communication effectively.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of identity and access management, security, and compliance principles.
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Associate), or similar.
Experience with Intune / Endpoint Manager for device and application management.
Knowledge of hybrid environments (on-prem Active Directory + Azure AD).
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud).

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Power Platform).
Manage and support Azure Active Directory (AAD), including user provisioning, groups, roles, and security policies.
Monitor system performance and implement improvements to ensure high availability and efficiency.
Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
Implement and enforce security best practices (MFA, conditional access, data loss prevention, compliance policies).
Collaborate with development and operations teams to deploy and manage cloud-based applications.
Support and troubleshoot cloud-related issues, escalating to Microsoft support when necessary.
Maintain documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
Collaborate with IT leadership to plan and implement new cloud solutions.
Assist with disaster recovery planning and cloud backup management.
Stay current on Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend improvements.