Microsoft 365 & Identity Management Administrator

Only W2 (No OPT No C2C No 1099)

Role: Microsoft 365 & Identity Management Administrator

Location: San Jose CA

Note: Need only Local candidates

Key Responsibilities

• User and Identity Management: Administer the lifecycle of user accounts groups and licenses in both on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). This includes provisioning deactivation password management and role assignment.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) Conditional Access policies and data loss prevention (DLP). Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements regarding data security and privacy.
• System Maintenance and Monitoring: Monitor the health performance and usage of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online SharePoint Teams OneDrive) and the Active Directory infrastructure.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for M365 and AD-related issues troubleshooting authentication problems and resolving client-side issues.
• Automation and Scripting: Utilize PowerShell or other automation tools to streamline administrative tasks and improve efficiency.
• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate M365 and AD services with other business applications and systems. Manage Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization between on-premises AD and Azure AD.
• Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain technical documentation for configurations procedures and user guides. Provide training and support to end-users on new features and best practices.
• Migration: Design and implement solutions to migrate different email servers/mailboxes (Exchange G-Suite Thunderbird) to the organization 0365 env support TEAMS migrations SharePoint and OneDrive maintain reliable backup and recovery processes for directory data and M365 content (e.g. SharePoint Exchange Online).

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience in managing and supporting Microsoft 365 Azure AD and on-premises Active Directory environments.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture Windows Server operating systems networking concepts (DNS TCP/IP) and cloud security principles.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex technical issues promptly.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Administrator Expert Azure Administrator Associate Identity and Access Administrator Associate) are often preferred.
• Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for task automation.

Core Technologies

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive for Business
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• PowerShell
• Microsoft SMS/Intune (for device management)