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Job Title: Microsoft Office 365 Administrator and Governance Specialist Location: Reston, VA / Plano, TX (Hybrid) - Only local candidates Description: Position Overview: • The hiring team is looking for more hands-on experience configuring M365 environments - specifically, understanding Azure app registration and how applications integrate in SharePoint Online. • We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Microsoft Office 365 Administrator and Governance Specialist to join our team. • The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing and governing Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID. • This role involves overseeing platform configuration, security, compliance, and lifecycle management, while also empowering end users through education and governance best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Platform Administration: Configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft 365 services to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations. • Governance & Compliance: Implement and enforce governance policies across M365 workloads, including data loss prevention (DLP), retention policies, access controls, and auditing. • User Enablement: Educate and support end users on best practices, tools, and features to foster responsible usage and improve productivity. • Monitoring & Reporting: Continuously monitor service health, usage patterns, and compliance metrics. • Generate actionable reports and dashboards. • Integration & Automation: Leverage PowerShell, Graph API, and other tools to automate administrative tasks and integrate M365 with other enterprise systems. • Collaboration: Partner with business units and IT teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions aligned with organizational goals. • Lifecycle Management: Manage user provisioning, license assignments, and group policies across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum of 3 years administering Microsoft 365 services with a strong focus on governance, security, and compliance. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, and Power Platform integration is a plus. Skills: • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 admin centers and tools (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID). • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and governance models. • Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell and Graph API. • Ability to analyze and interpret usage data and compliance reports. • Familiarity with identity and access management, conditional access, and MFA. Communication: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Education: • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred. Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g., MS-102, SC-300) are a plus. Additional Skills: • Experience with change management, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid or remote environment. Experience with AvePoint Cloud Management for Microsoft 365 a plus

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