Systems Administrator

TEKsystems•Glendale, KY

25d•$55 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a contract position based out of Glendale, KY, focusing on the administration and management of the Microsoft 365 environment. The role involves ensuring the seamless operation of Microsoft 365 services, including user management, collaboration tools, and security/compliance features. The position requires an expert level of experience in Microsoft 365 administration and related technologies.

Requirements

Extensive experience with the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and PowerShell for administration and automation.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams administration and its conferencing capabilities.
Familiarity with Microsoft security and compliance features (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Conditional Access).
Understanding of identity management and directory services (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID).

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, including user, group, and license management
Perform regular audits of licenses to ensure proper allocation and cost optimization
Monitor service health and resolve issues related to Microsoft 365 applications
Administer and configure Microsoft Teams to enable conferencing, live events, and other collaboration features
Manage Teams policies, including messaging, meetings, and calling settings
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Teams functionality, such as audio/video problems, connectivity, and meeting access
Enforce security policies within the Microsoft 365 environment, including setting up Conditional Access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and other security controls
Utilize Microsoft Purview to implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies and eDiscovery for compliance and governance
Monitor security reports and audit logs to identify and respond to potential threats or policy violations
Ensure the seamless integration of Microsoft 365 with other platforms and services, such as on-premises Active Directory or third-party applications