Senior Systems Engineer Enterprise Collaboration

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competency-based degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Job Description

About the Team

This team is the SME group for O365 Entra Azure Intune and M365 products that students faculty and EdTech rely on. Any technology issueswhether migration integration errors or backend challengesthat cannot be resolved internally are escalated to vendors. Youll be part of the backbone that keeps WGU connected and collaborative.

As a Senior Systems Engineer Enterprise Collaboration you will design implement and optimize WGUs Microsoft 365 ecosystem ensuring seamless collaboration and scalability across the institution.

What Youll Do

Lead design implementation and support of Microsoft 365 solutions including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint and OneDrive.
Serve as the primary system administrator for collaborative platforms managing configuration integrations and performance.
Drive enterprise migrations for O365 and Exchange Online ensuring secure and efficient transitions.
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline administrative tasks and reporting.
Collaborate with product IT and business stakeholders in an agile workflow to deliver innovative solutions.
Mentor junior technical staff and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
Create and maintain documentation for systems policies and procedures.

What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
6 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 administration and engineering.
Expertise in Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Online OneDrive and Azure Active Directory.
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and deployment.
Experience with Intune Azure Information Protection and Enterprise Mobility & Security solutions.
Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Bonus Points if You Have

Masters degree in a related field.
Experience with AWS GIT SQL Java Angular or Salesforce.
Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI Power Apps Power Automate).

Experience in Lieu of Education

Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements at the hiring managers discretion.

What to Expect

At WGU our mission drives everything we do including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations practical problem-solving and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected you will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Here is what that typically looks like:
Introductory call-Recruiter screen
Hiring manager interview
Team technical interview

Work Location

This is a full-time in-office position at WGUs office in Salt Lake City Utah.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

What Youll Receive as a Full-Time WGU Employee

Comprehensive healthcare
HSA and FSA options
Life and disability insurance
Legal assistance and identity protection
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing programs
Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family
Flexible PTO and Sick time
11 paid holidays
Additional paid leaves including parental leave

Explore the full benefits overview at .

We are looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think collaborate and build. Welcome to WGU.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.