About the job Microsoft Cloud Services Administrator

Microsoft Cloud Services Administrator

Position Overview

We are seeking a Microsoft Cloud Services Administrator to manage and optimize our cloud-based identity, productivity, and AI services infrastructure, including Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Copilot solutions to ensure secure and efficient cloud operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Entra ID Administration

• Configure and maintain Entra ID tenant settings, user accounts, and group management
• Implement conditional access policies, multi-factor authentication, and identity protection
• Manage application registrations, service principals, and API permissions
• Configure identity governance including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows
• Maintain hybrid identity synchronization with Azure AD Connect and cloud sync

Microsoft 365 Administration

• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive services
• Configure security and compliance policies including DLP, retention, and eDiscovery
• Manage licensing assignments, usage analytics, and capacity planning
• Implement information protection and sensitivity labeling across workloads
• Configure Power Platform governance and app management policies

Copilot Administration

• Deploy and configure Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 across the organization
• Manage Copilot licensing, user access, and feature rollouts
• Configure data governance and privacy settings for AI workloads
• Monitor Copilot usage analytics and adoption metrics
• Implement security controls and content filtering for AI-generated responses

Security & Compliance

• Configure Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and endpoint protection
• Implement zero trust security models and privileged access management
• Monitor security incidents through Microsoft 365 Defender and Sentinel
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
• Conduct regular security assessments and access reviews

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 6+ years experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID administration
• Strong knowledge of cloud identity management and authentication protocols
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and automation scripting
• Experience with Microsoft security and compliance tools
• Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and migration strategies
• Knowledge of modern workplace deployment and change management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Microsoft certifications (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, Identity and Access Administrator Associate)
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot deployment and governance
• Background in information security and compliance frameworks
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management
• Knowledge of Power Platform and business application integration