Microsoft Administrator

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Microsoft Administrator to join a dynamic IT team. This is a permanent, career oriented position with a fast growing and forward thinking marketing communications company. This creative minded firm provides a full range of digital and print solutions for customer engagement.

As a Microsoft Administrator, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our Microsoft technology stack, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in O365, MS licensing, SharePoint, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects (GPO).

Responsibilities:

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   O365 Administration:

   
   
   
   
   • Manage and administer Microsoft Office 365 applications and services.
   
   
   • Implement and optimize O365 features to enhance productivity and collaboration.
   
   
   • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to O365 applications.
   
   
   
   


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   MS Licensing:

   
   
   
   
   • Monitor and manage Microsoft licensing for software compliance.
   
   
   • Evaluate and recommend licensing solutions to meet organizational needs.
   
   
   • Keep abreast of changes in Microsoft licensing models and ensure compliance.
   
   
   
   


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   SharePoint Administration:

   
   
   
   
   • Design, implement, and manage SharePoint sites and content.
   
   
   • Collaborate with teams to ensure effective utilization of SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
   
   
   • Provide support for SharePoint-related issues.
   
   
   
   


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   Active Directory Management:

   
   
   
   
   • Maintain and administer Active Directory infrastructure.
   
   
   • Manage user accounts, permissions, and security groups.
   
   
   • Implement and enforce security policies within Active Directory.
   
   
   
   


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   Group Policy Objects (GPO):

   
   
   
   
   • Develop, implement, and manage Group Policy Objects for desktop and server environments.
   
   
   • Ensure GPOs align with organizational security and configuration standards.
   
   
   • Troubleshoot and resolve GPO-related issues.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Microsoft Administrator with a focus on O365, MS licensing, SharePoint, Active Directory, and GPO.


• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft technologies and services.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience with scripting and automation for administrative tasks is a plus.


• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Administrator Associate are advantageous.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in O365 or SharePoint administration roles.

If you are passionate about optimizing technologies to drive organizational efficiency and collaboration, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.