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Leverage your expertise in a remote Systems Engineer III role, driving innovation and ensuring robust security for critical O365 services with a competitive hourly rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a Public Trust or Secret clearance to contribute significantly to a reputable organization, offering substantial career growth and the flexibility of remote work. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact.
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Systems Engineer 3 Location: Remote Duration: 6+ Months Rate: Up to $70.00 BOE LCAT: Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect Title: Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - Office 365 Location: Anywhere in US - Telework Contract to Hire Must have a confirmed Public Trust or Secret clearance Travel: 0-10%
Position Summary Peraton is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to serve as the senior Microsoft O365 Engineer/Architect to ensure effective and efficient management of O365 services the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG) environment. The Senior Engineer/Architect will successfully maintain O365 services in an enterprise-level environment, supporting the Information Technology Service Desk and Engineering Support program for a Contract at U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Peraton provides maintenance and operational IT support that includes engineering services for the systems, equipment, hardware, and software. This engineer/architect will serve as a key member of the Tier 3 team while also leading the processes that ensure efficient management of O365 services, effective administration and communication regarding updates and enhancements, and robust security and compliance measures.
The position will require thought leadership, hands-on support, and direction of other Engineering staff in the day to day management and administration of the HHS-OIG O365 suite of services, among other duties.
Responsibilities: The Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect will provide thought leadership and initiative to drive consistent performance and timely improvements to the O365 environment. You will be joining a forward-thinking, innovative team that is responsible for building and overseeing public and private servers and network infrastructure in a way that supports key business objectives.
The SME Computer Systems Engineer/Architect will: • Successfully maintain Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business to meet organizational needs. • Proficiently handle Office 365 tenant administration tasks including user and group management, license assignment and management, security and compliance settings, and service health monitoring. • Facilitate the deployment of M365 Copilot including putting in place prerequisites, creating a pilot phase that leads to a broader deployment • Successfully lead communication efforts regarding updates and enhancements to Office 365 services, ensuring that all users and stakeholders are fully informed of new features, benefits, and potential impacts. • Expertly manage and oversee the implementation of Microsoft Purview to enhance data governance and compliance across the organization.
This includes setting up and maintaining Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, configuring sensitivity labels for data classification and protection, and supporting legal and compliance teams by creating efficient eDiscovery searches. • Seamless Identity Management Integration: Ensure smooth integration of Office 365 with Azure Active Directory (AAD), further enhance Single Sign-On (SSO) password less configurations, manage directory synchronization, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Also create and update conditional access policies to maintain highest level of security. • Implement and enforce security best practices within Office 365 environments, including data encryption, and configuration of advanced security features like Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Rights Management (IRM). • Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks, manage Office 365 services, and integrate with Microsoft Graph API for programmatic access to data and services, thereby increasing operational efficiency. • Support app developers and users in the usage of Power Platform components including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents enhancing productivity and collaboration within the organization. • Develop governance policies and implement Center of Excellence (COE). • Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Intune for cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM), effectively managing and securing mobile devices, enforcing policies, deploying applications, and safeguarding corporate data. • Develop and maintain technical documentation including methods of procedure, SOPs, and technical diagrams.
Required Qualifications: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: • 6 years of experience with a Bachelors; 4 years of experience with Masters. • Expertise Microsoft Office 365 including but not limited to: o Exchange Online (email and calendaring) o SharePoint Online (document management and collaboration) o Microsoft Teams (chat, meetings, and collaboration) o OneDrive for Business (file storage and sharing) o User and group management o License assignment and management o Security and compliance settings o Service health monitoring and troubleshooting • Strong demonstrated experience in the following: o Identity Management Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration with Office 365 Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations using AAD or third-party identity providers Directory synchronization using Azure AD Connect or similar tools Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies o Microsoft Defender && Purview Security best practices for securing Office 365 environments Data encryption and protection mechanisms Compliance features such as retention policies, legal hold, and audit logging Configuration of advanced features such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Rights Management (IRM), and eDiscovery. o Microsoft Power Platform, including support of custom business applications, workflows, and reports using these tools: Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Power Virtual Agents o Automation and Scripting (PowerShell); automating administrative tasks and managing Office 365 services, including: PowerShell cmdlets for Office 365 administration Scripting tasks such as user provisioning, license management, and configuration changes Integration with Microsoft Graph API for programmatic access to Office 365 data and services o Intune, including managing and securing mobile devices, enforcing policies, deploying applications, and protecting corporate data on devices. • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and can thrive in a fast-paced work environment. • Strong communication skills with the willingness to collaborate with cross-functional departments and teams. • Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Desired Qualifications: • Masters degree in IT, or a related field. • Microsoft O365 Certification.
Education/Certification Required: • 6+ years experience in a similar role. Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred. • U.S. Citizenship or have been a permanent resident for more than 3 years. • Must be able to achieve a Public Trust clearance/position of trust. For this position, there will be only one bill rate regardless of hours worked in a day and/or workweek. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561320. The small business size standard is $34 million.
Prime Contract 47QTCK18D0011/47QFWA22F0023 Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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