Microsoft 365 - Only candidates located within 100 miles of Austin, TX will be considered

Job Title: Microsoft 365

Location: Austin, TX (Only candidates located within 100 miles of Austin, TX will be considered.)

Type: Contract

The Microsoft 365 system analyst will provide technical assistance for Microsoft 365 services like Exchange, OneDrive, Purview, Viva, Loop, etc. focusing on user support, troubleshooting connectivity/performance issues, managing security/compliance (Entra ID/Azure AD), and ensuring high availability through proactive monitoring and documentation, ServiceNow (ITIL) knowledge and potentially On-Call rotation.

User Support
o Issue resolution and support for all M365 services.
o Troubleshoot system issues and be knowledgeable in utilising Office 365 tools
o Escalation point for complex technical issues unresolved by the Service Desk
Analysis & Reporting
o Analyse usage, performance, and audit reports to identify trends and potential problems.
o Act as a liaison between end users and higher-tier support teams, ensuring clear communication and prompt issue resolution.
o Familiarity with Active Directory; Entra ID; PowerShell; etc.
M365 Tenant Administration
o Manage and maintain M365 security policies and compliance requirements.
o Create and maintain documentation related to M365 services, policies, procedures, and system configurations.
o Participate in planning and implementation of IT projects related to M365 services.
Collaboration
o Work with business units to gather requirements and implement solutions that improve productivity.
o Administer Microsoft 365 service offerings, ensuring email, collaboration tools, and productivity software function effectively.
Process Improvement
o Automation solutions, powered by scripting languages like PowerShell, streamline repetitive tasks. Comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and best practices is maintained