Microsoft System Administrator

2 weeks ago

Cheshire East, United Kingdom Opus Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job Description

M365 Systems Administrator

Hybrid in Cheshire

3x on site per week & 2 days WFH per week (On site Mon-Fri for the first Month)

£40,000 per annum + Benefits


Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an M365 System Administrator at my client’s site in Cheshire due to rapid expansion of the company. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s success and help drive its IT operations forward. My client is a high-growth technology company with an excellent culture, and exciting, fast-paced work environment. My client partners with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver CC1 to global enterprises in finance, energy, healthcare, transportation, and other industries that deal with regulated data.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the Admin Centre, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of all components.
  • Manage and optimise Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and Intune services to improve productivity and security.
  • Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues, collaborating with first-line support and providing third-line support.
  • Maintain and optimise the Azure Virtual Desktop environment to ensure reliability and user satisfaction.
  • Create and manage system permissions and user accounts, ensuring effective access control and security.
  • Work closely with the Security team to patch vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and strengthen systems against potential threats.
  • Configure new applications and integrate them with Azure Active Directory (AAD), using technologies such as SAML, SSO, and others.
  • Deploy and maintain systems in compliance with my client’s hardening standards, ensuring a robust and secure IT infrastructure.
  • Update the internal wiki with detailed technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies to encourage knowledge sharing and streamlined operations.
  • Develop and implement scripts to monitor systems, diagnose issues, and automate routine tasks for enhanced efficiency.
  • Monitor system performance and generate reports to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks or issues.
  • Manage hardware and software upgrades, ensuring systems remain up-to-date and aligned with the organisation’s evolving needs.
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, conducting diagnostics, documenting issues and solutions, prioritising problems, and evaluating their impact.
  • Assist with the implementation of ISO 27001 controls and support audits to maintain the organisation’s security standards.


Desired Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience managing Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Intune, Exchange Online, Graph, Security Centre, and Purview.
  • Experience with Azure services and management tools (e.g., AVD, Sentinel, KQL).
  • Strong background in overseeing and managing IT infrastructure, including operating systems, applications, servers, network devices, and hardware components.
  • Experience with hardware/software upgrades, system deployments, and integration projects.
  • A willingness to learn new technologies, adapt to evolving trends in IT, and continuously enhance technical skills.
  • Attention to detail when configuring and managing user permissions, system settings, and security configurations to prevent unauthorised access and risks.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
  • Strong Communication skills
  • AZ-104 Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification (or equivalent experience).


This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of regulatory compliance and digital transformation.


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