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Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 motivatedCloud Platform Administratorto manage and optimize our enterprise collaboration this role you will serve as a key technical resource forMicrosoft 365andGoogle 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 forMicrosoft 365 (SharePoint Teams)andGoogle 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 deployPowerShell scriptsto automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitor cloud resource health.
  • (Preferred) UtilizeGAM (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 forData 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 forSharePoint Online Microsoft Teams or the broader M365 suite.
  • Technical Skills:Proficiency inPowerShellfor 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 managingGoogle Workspacein a corporate environment.
  • Familiarity withOracle Cloud (OCI)environments.
  • Experience withIdentity and Access Management (IAM)protocols.

Key Improvements Made:

  • Categorization:By grouping duties under headers like Automation and Governance you attract candidates who understand thepurposeof 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.

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