Systems Engineer, Cloud

Ascending•Fairfax, VA

23h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Cloud Platform Administrator to manage and optimize our enterprise collaboration ecosystems. In this role, you will serve as a key technical resource for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace , ensuring these platforms remain secure, efficient, and user-friendly. Working alongside senior engineers, you will bridge the gap between high-level cloud architecture and day-to-day operational excellence.

Requirements

2+ years in Systems Administration or Cloud Engineering roles.
Hands-on experience as an administrator for SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, or the broader M365 suite .
Proficiency in PowerShell for cloud service automation is required.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
Exceptional documentation habits and the ability to communicate technical changes to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Google Workspace in a corporate environment.
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments.
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) protocols.

Responsibilities

Execute core administration for Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace , managing site structures, permissions, and service configurations.
Manage the full user lifecycle, including automated provisioning/deprovisioning, license optimization, and identity management.
Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex collaboration, file-sharing, and access-related issues.
Develop and deploy PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitor cloud resource health.
Utilize GAM (Google Apps Manager) scripting to streamline Google Workspace management.
Maintain and refine automated workflows for employee onboarding and offboarding.
Partner with senior leadership to implement best practices for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Conditional Access, and overall cloud governance.
Draft enterprise-wide communications for platform updates and manage formal Change Control requests to ensure system stability.
Author and maintain technical "Runbooks," standard operating procedures (SOPs), and configuration logs.
Proactively monitor platform performance, usage trends, and security logs across both Microsoft and Google environments.
Support ongoing infrastructure improvements, including patches, configuration hardening, and reliability testing.