Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr IT M365 Specialist. The Sr IT M365 Specialist is responsible for administration and support of infrastructure implementations. You will provide direct technical support for all requirements in the planning design coordination programming and implementation of releases upgrades or changes to infrastructure / information systems software transaction monitors and the range of products and productivity tools that support testing and production environments. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Plymouth MN - Hybrid
What you will do:
Implement and Configure: Implement and configure the Microsoft 365 tenant according to organizational requirements and best practices. This includes setting up user accounts managing licenses and configuring security settings to ensure a secure and efficient environment. Also includes planning and executing the deployment of new Microsoft 365 services and features
Administration and Management: Administers manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 environment including Defender Purview SharePoint Online Exchange Online Intune Teams OneDrive other related services and interoperability with other products in the Microsoft 365 environment and our on-premises environment. This includes required maintenance updates and troubleshooting to ensure the smooth operation of the Microsoft 365 services
Participate in technical design sessions; develop detailed technical solution documentation that is aligned with business objectives
Develop PowerShell scripts to automate processes manage environments and create custom solutions. Utilize Microsoft Graph API for advanced integration and customization needs
Consolidate and streamline Microsoft 365 environments as part of M&A activities tenant-to tenant integration/migrations and data consolidation ensuring a smooth transition and integration of IT resources
Create and maintain documentation for the day-to-day administration and change management including process documentation and training/reference materials. Collaborate with help desk to shift left on day to day M365 activities
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop engaging sites resources and tools for business operations
Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards including data protection and privacy requirements. This involves staying up-to-date with relevant regulations and implementing necessary controls to protect sensitive information
Policy Development: Collaborate with IT and security teams to develop and enforce policies and procedures for tenant management. This includes creating documentation training materials and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective management practices
Security and Backup Administration: Administer monitor and maintain the security scanning and backups tools used to protect our Microsoft 365 content
Subject Matter Expert: Provide subject matter expertise on the efficient effective and secure deployment and use of the Microsoft 365 tools and services including but not limited to Office 365 Defender Purview SharePoint Online Exchange Online Teams Intune CoPilot Power BI and the Power Platform
Provides level 3 technical support and troubleshoots incidents and service requests related to Microsoft 365 Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
4 years of experience in the Microsoft 365 stack including Defender Purview SharePoint Online Teams Exchange Online OneDrive Intune
Proven experience as a Microsoft 365 architect
Experience with M&A scenarios including tenant-to-tenant migrations and data consolidation
Advanced skills in PowerShell scripting
Experience with M365 E5 licensing and its capabilities
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance frameworks
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
6 years of experience in the Microsoft 365 stack including Defender Purview SharePoint Online Teams Exchange Online OneDrive Intune
Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert. Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
Duration:
6 months with the possibility of moving to be an FTE