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Contract M365 Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Azure/M365 Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $74/hr

Azure Cloud Engineer (M365 Focus) 3 days onsite in Phoenix, AZ Contract to Hire W2 only, no C2C or agency submissions CDW is hiring a Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 Administrator to support and ...

New

$34K - $44K/yr

... M365 admins in their day-to-day M365 administration work. The duties of the position include ... the Contract: * Until 02/28/2025 with the possibility of extending Onsite or Remote? * This ...

$34K - $44K/yr

... M365 admins in their day-to-day M365 administration work. The duties of the position include ... the Contract: * Until 02/28/2025 with the possibility of extending Onsite or Remote? * This ...

M365 Exchange Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$60 - $68/hr

I have a 6+ month contract opportunity for an Exchange/M365 Engineer in Holmdel, NJ. This role is 3 ... Administer and support Exchange Online, including mail flow, transport rules, and mailbox ...

I have a 6+ month contract opportunity for an Exchange/M365 Engineer in Bethlehem, PA. This role is ... Administer and support Exchange Online, including mail flow, transport rules, and mailbox ...

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How much do contract m365 administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract m365 administrator in the United States is $73,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract M365 Administrator?

To thrive as a Contract M365 Administrator, you need deep expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, user management, and security protocols, often supported by certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate. Familiarity with tools like PowerShell scripting, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure Active Directory is typically required. Strong problem-solving ability, communication skills, and adaptability help you excel in dynamic environments and effectively support users. These skills are crucial to ensure secure, efficient, and uninterrupted collaboration within organizations relying on Microsoft 365 services.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract M365 Administrators when integrating new Microsoft 365 features into existing company environments?

Contract M365 Administrators often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new Microsoft 365 features and legacy systems, balancing security with usability, and managing user adoption. Since organizations may already have customized workflows or third-party integrations, introducing new features requires careful planning, thorough testing, and clear communication with stakeholders. Collaborating closely with IT teams, end users, and vendors is essential to ensure a smooth rollout and minimize disruption to business operations.

What is the difference between Contract M365 Administrator vs SharePoint Administrator?

AspectContract M365 AdministratorSharePoint Administrator
CertificationsMicrosoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals or Enterprise AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: SharePoint Server or SharePoint Online certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud-based, collaborative, often remoteOn-premises or cloud, focused on SharePoint platforms
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses using Microsoft 365 suite, including Teams, Outlook, and OneDriveOrganizations with SharePoint infrastructure for document management and intranet

The Contract M365 Administrator manages the entire Microsoft 365 environment, including user management, security, and compliance across cloud services. In contrast, a SharePoint Administrator specializes in configuring, maintaining, and optimizing SharePoint platforms. While both roles require Microsoft certifications and involve cloud or on-premises environments, the M365 Administrator has a broader scope covering multiple services, whereas the SharePoint Administrator focuses specifically on SharePoint solutions.

What is a Contract M365 Administrator?

A Contract M365 Administrator is an IT professional hired on a temporary or project basis to manage, configure, and support Microsoft 365 (M365) services within an organization. Their responsibilities typically include user management, security configuration, troubleshooting, and ensuring the smooth operation of M365 applications like Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. They may also assist with migrations, updates, and compliance tasks. Contract administrators are brought in for specific projects, to cover staff shortages, or to provide expertise during organizational transitions.
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Infographic showing various Contract M365 Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 65% In-person, 21% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,187 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

$114K - $252K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Title: M365 Administrator
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
* * *
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Administrator to be part of a dynamic and high performing team designing, implementing, and managing M365 GCC tenant. The candidate will be responsible for operational support and service delivery fulfilling customer/developer requests and troubleshooting complex incidents.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with architects, network engineers and security specialists to test and deploy power platform updates.
• Provide end-to-end service support for SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform and Dynamics365.
• Design and configure Power Platform DLP policies.
• Power Platform environment life cycle management
• Manage Power BI environment and workspaces.
• Participate in service delivery initiatives needed to improve the availability, security, and performance of the managed services.
• Lead or participate in troubleshooting complex incidents with other infrastructure teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and run books for managed services.
• Communicate with the customer to keeping them informed of operational status, progress on agreed deliverables, and notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages.
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Ability to attain DHS EOD
  • BA + 12 years' applicable experience, AA + 14 years' applicable experience or 18 years' experience
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience in supporting SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform
  • Strong Communication Skills - be able to expresses key ideas and obtain tangible feedback from cross-functional team members and stakeholders.
  • 5 or more years of relevant experience in Architecture and designing solutions with Microsoft 365
  • Hands-on experience working on SharePoint Online, Teams, and Power BI
  • Hands-on experience with implementation, deployment, migration, and support of M365 Collaboration services
  • Hands on experience with M365 PowerShell and automation
  • Microsoft Teams Voice and Conferencing experience is a plus

Desired:
• MS Certification
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$114,600-$252,100
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.