Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator (M365 Administrator)

Only local Austin-area candidates who can attend a Face-to-Face interview and work onsite 5 days/week will be considered.

Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator (M365 Administrator) 

Client: State of Texas
Job Title: Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator (M365 Administrator)
Experience: 12+ Years (Mandatory)
Location: Austin, Texas
Work Mode: 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Interview: Face-to-Face (Mandatory)
Employment Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Candidate Requirements

• Must currently reside within 1–2 hours driving distance of Austin, TX
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Local Austin-area candidates will be given preference

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Exchange Online
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Viva
• Microsoft Loop
• Power Automate
• Power Apps
• Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
• Active Directory
• PowerShell Scripting
• Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance
• Microsoft 365 Licensing
• ServiceNow
• ITIL
• Microsoft Azure
• Governance & Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• User Training
• Software Asset Management (Snow, Flexera, ServiceNow)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Purview, Viva, and Loop.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for Microsoft 365 connectivity, performance, and user issues.
• Act as the escalation point for complex M365 incidents unresolved by the Service Desk.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security, governance, compliance, and Entra ID policies.
• Monitor system health, analyze usage and audit reports, and recommend improvements.
• Develop PowerShell automation to streamline administrative tasks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business stakeholders to improve productivity.
• Support Microsoft 365 licensing, Software Asset Management, and compliance initiatives.
• Participate in M365 implementation, migration, and enhancement projects.
• Deliver user guidance and technical training when required.
• Participate in on-call support rotation as needed.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of overall IT experience.
• Strong experience administering enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on experience with Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Purview, Viva, and Loop.
• Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory.
• Experience implementing security, governance, and compliance policies.
• Experience with ServiceNow and ITIL processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure licensing models.
• Experience with Software Asset Management tools such as Snow, Flexera, or ServiceNow.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance
• Azure Administration
• Governance & Audit Compliance
• Automation & Process Improvement
• Cross-functional IT Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• User Training & Knowledge Transfer

📩 If you meet the above requirements and are available for an onsite opportunity in Austin, TX, please share your updated resume along with the following details:

• Full Name
• Current Location
• Work Authorization
• Total IT Experience
• Microsoft 365 Administration Experience
• PowerShell Experience
• Entra ID / Azure AD Experience
• Availability for Face-to-Face Interview
• Earliest Joining Date
• Contact Number
• LinkedIn Profile