United States, United States · Information Technology
Microsoft Support Engineer/Admin No 3rd PARTIES or Sponsorships 100% Remote 3 Month Contract to Hire 100K Target Salary when perm Great Company Unlimited Growth *Very Specific Skill Set *MSP/NOC experience is a Must *More Certs the better. Some certs will be a must
Microsoft Support Administrator The Microsoft Support Administrator is a valued member of the client’s NOC team responsible for providing 24x7 Level 2 support for client environments. Client is seeking a Microsoft Support Administrator to manage and support our clients’ Microsoft-based infrastructure. We are excited to add a detail-oriented, technically skilled, and highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn and a high level of determination to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing Level 2 technical support to end-users, managing Azure & Microsoft 365 support services, assisting with Entra ID administration and working closely with client’s and Microsoft engineers on more complex application issues.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for Microsoft products including Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), and Power BI.
Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 user accounts, licenses and groups
Manage and support Microsoft Exchange Online, including email flow and mailboxes
Perform Active Directory administration and troubleshooting such as group policy management
Respond to support tickets and resolve issues related to Microsoft and Azure environments in a timely fashion to minimize downtime
Assist in backup, recovery, and security best practices using Microsoft tools
Escalate and collaborate with client’s engineers and Microsoft to resolve complex technical issues
Track the progress of client incidents and requests during the entire lifecycle to ensure the issues are closed within the agreed Operation Level Agreement
Communicate, internally and externally, the status of the tickets directly with clients
Create and maintain IT knowledgebase articles
Assist with cross training of other NOC support team members as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, preferred or
experience working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) in a medium-to-large data center environment supporting multiple clients and systems
5+ years of Microsoft Administration experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 admin center, Exchange online, and Teams
Required Certifications:
Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900
Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Groups Policy and DNS/DHCP
Familiarity with Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune is a plus
Knowledge of MFA and Conditional Access support technologies
Experience with PowerShell scripting is preferred
Familiarity with remote support and event management tools and IT ticket systems – ServiceNow preferred
Strong listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail when monitoring and maintaining systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment
Adept at communicating with all levels of technical experience
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to multi-task effectively