Jr. Systems Engineer

Role Type: 24-Month Contract (W2 or 1099)
Location: 100% Remote (Must be U.S. based)
Engagement Policy: No C2C / No 3rd Party Agencies

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Cloud Platform Administrator to manage and optimize our enterprise collaboration 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.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Multi-SaaS Platform Administration

• 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.

2. Automation & DevOps

• Develop and deploy PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitor cloud resource health.
• (Preferred) Utilize GAM (Google Apps Manager) scripting to streamline Google Workspace management.
• Maintain and refine automated workflows for employee onboarding and offboarding.

3. Governance Security & Documentation

• 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.

4. Performance & Reliability

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years in Systems Administration or Cloud Engineering roles.
• Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience as an administrator for SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams or the broader M365 suite.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PowerShell for cloud service automation is required.
• Education: Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or a related field.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional documentation habits and the ability to communicate technical changes to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

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

Key Improvements Made:

• Categorization: By grouping duties under headers like Automation and Governance you attract candidates who understand the purpose of the tasks rather than just seeing a list of chores.
• Action Verbs: Used stronger verbs like Execute Deploy Author and Partner to elevate the perceived level of the role.
• Clarity on Tech: Highlighted the hybrid nature of the role (M365 Google) which is a specific niche that requires a versatile candidate.
• Focus on Lifecycle: Reframed hiring and firing tasks as User Lifecycle Management which is the standard enterprise terminology.