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SanMar-Internal

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Issaquah, WA · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Intune, and Power Platform. * Monitor service health, capacity, and performance ...

ISOCNET

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Microsoft 365 Administrator

Florence, KY · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

ISOCNET is growing, and we're looking for a Microsoft 365 Administrator who wants more than just another IT role. This position is ideal for an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving real ...

CIYIS

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft 365 Administrator with proven experience in configuring and managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, specifically with Microsoft ...

CIYIS

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft 365 Administrator with proven experience in configuring and managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, specifically with Microsoft ...

SanMar-Internal

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Intune, and Power Platform. * Monitor service health, capacity, and performance ...

SanMar- External

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Issaquah, WA · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Intune, and Power Platform. * Monitor service health, capacity, and performance ...

Dev Technology

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Reston, VA · On-site

Microsoft 365 Administrator, #1049 M365 • Microsoft Purview • Security & Compliance Location: Remote Clearance: US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust. A ...

Dev Technology

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Reston, VA · Remote

Microsoft 365 Administrator, #1049 M365 Microsoft Purview Security & Compliance Location: Remote Clearance: US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust. A Role ...

CIYIS

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft 365 Administrator with proven experience in configuring and managing multiple Microsoft 365 tenants, specifically with Microsoft ...

1 point system

Microsoft 365 Administrator

Reston, VA · On-site

Skills: * Proficiency in Microsoft 365 admin centers and tools (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID). * Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and governance models. * Experience with ...

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Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator

Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator

Kimley-Horn

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Kimley-Horn rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 352 rated engineering

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner / Lead Administrator to join our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) office! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

A senior technical strategist responsible for aligning Microsoft's evolving platform and AI capabilities with business outcomes.

Platform Strategy & Governance

  • Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft's roadmap with business priorities
  • Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
  • Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning

Security, Identity & Compliance

  • Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities
  • Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements

Adoption & Enablement

  • Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Copilot
  • Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization
Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a passion for technology, a business mindset, a customer service-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems and follow-through with internal clients.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology
  • Minimum of 5 years as a hands-on administrator of Microsoft solutions, including Outlook, Office suite, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with at least 3 years in an environment with 500+ end users
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory or Entra
  • Ability to understand basic Windows Active Directory; user accounts and security groups
  • Strong communication, written, and customer service skills
  • High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
  • A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision; highly organized

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Experience in enterprise environments (500+ users preferred)
  • PowerShell automation experience at scale
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph
  • Microsoft certifications (M365, Identity) preferred
Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

  • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
  • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
  • Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Education:Associate's DegreeEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.

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Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1967

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