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Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsoft's M365 platform * Demonstrated ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

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Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Support and troubleshoot issues involving desktop applications including M365 products and ... and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision ...

Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Support and troubleshoot issues involving desktop applications including M365 products and ... and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision ...

Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Support and troubleshoot issues involving desktop applications including M365 products and ... and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision ...

Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams including data center engineers and M365 ... Ensure vendor and SaaS provider performance meets SLAs and contractual obligations * Manage ...

Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams including data center engineers and M365 ... Ensure vendor and SaaS provider performance meets SLAs and contractual obligations * Manage ...

Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams including data center engineers and M365 ... Ensure vendor and SaaS provider performance meets SLAs and contractual obligations * Manage ...

Data Scientist

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

... Engineering, or Management. Allowable substitution: Associate's Degree plus 4 years' additional ... Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements. Benefits: Medical, Dental ...

Senior Help Desk Technician

Anchorage, AK

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Experience with Active Directory & Azure Active Directory, M365 Multifactor Authentication and ... contractual obligations. #LI-JR1 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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How much do contractual m365 engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual m365 engineer in the United States is $59.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.92 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual M365 Engineer vs Microsoft 365 Administrator?

AspectContractual M365 EngineerMicrosoft 365 Administrator
CertificationsMicrosoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals or Enterprise AdministratorMicrosoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator
Work EnvironmentProject-based, contract roles, often in multiple organizationsIn-house or managed service provider, ongoing support
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, IT service providers, project-focused companiesLarge enterprises, IT departments, managed service providers

The Contractual M365 Engineer typically works on short-term projects with a focus on deployment, migration, and configuration of Microsoft 365 services. In contrast, a Microsoft 365 Administrator manages daily operations, user support, and ongoing maintenance within an organization. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in scope and employment type.

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REQ#: RQ225501Public Trust: BI Full 6C (T4) Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

GDIT seeks a Collaboration Lead for our federal client who will provide oversight in areas Microsofts M365 Platform in a high volume, fast paced environment. Qualified candidates will have experience running large enterprise level teams across multiple locations, very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will also have experience in program management activities such as budget and forecasting analysis, staffing and performance management, service improvement, and quality.

This role will manage the day-to-day work activities of the team, including timelines, customer experience, and relationship management, and prioritizing and allocating workflow. The successful candidate will also provide a productive and motivating working environment and address any issues/disputes from customers or clients.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Collaboration Lead with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT youll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Collaboration Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsofts M365 platform

  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer or developer on Microsofts cloud environment.

  • Demonstrated experience on M365 online platform and suite of services such as Exchange Online, Teams, Entra ID

  • Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft 365 Graph API uses

  • Demonstrated experience with implementing ITIL standards and processes in a large, highly available, dynamic data center operation.

  • Demonstrated experience translating between business requirements and technical implementation.

  • Demonstrated experience with systems engineering in the context of a large, complex infrastructure.

  • Work experience in a managed services IT environment is preferred.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • ITIL v4 Foundation

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer science or Engineering or equivalent work experience.

  • 5+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsofts cloud environment.

  • 2+ years of demonstrable experience as an engineer or developer on Microsofts M365 platform.

  • Proficient in PowerShell automation and M365 security features

  • Skilled in configuring DLP, MFA, Conditional Access, and Defender for M365

  • Outstanding leadership and organizational skills

  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills

  • Total comfort with unknown variables and ad-hoc changes

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly, and concisely present complicated computer concepts to end-users with differing skill levels.

  • Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a high demand environment

  • U.S. Citizenship and background investigation is required; you must have a current clean financial background.

  • Successful candidate must possess and be able to demonstrate technical skills and attitude for success, dedication and commitment.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA. Candidate must reside within the DC/MD/Northern VA area.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

ITIL 4 Foundation | PeopleCert - PeopleCert

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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