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Job Title: M365 Admin
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description:
10+ years of M365 Administration and Secuirty
Understanding of M365 security architecture and compliance frameworks.
Administer Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and M365 tenant settings.
Manage Entra ID (Azure AD) identities, MFA, Conditional Access, and role-based access.
Configure and support Defender for Office 365, Purview DLP, MCAS, and M365 security features.
Implement Zero Trust security controls and maintain secure score posture.
Handle M365 compliance: retention, sensitivity labels, data governance.
Automate admin tasks via PowerShell and generate platform/security reports.
Provide L3 support, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with security teams.
1. Microsoft 365 Administration
• Manage and administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and Power Platform.
• Configure and support M365 groups, licenses, roles, and service settings.
• Monitor service health, troubleshoot issues, and perform tenant maintenance.
• Manage user and device lifecycle within Entra ID (Azure AD).
2. M365 Security & Compliance
• Configure and maintain:
o Defender for Office 365
o Defender for Identity
o Defender for Endpoint (optional depending on Intune scope)
o Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies)
o Cloud App Security / Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS)
o Conditional Access Policies
• Implement Zero Trust principles across identity, data, and device access.
• Conduct security monitoring, threat investigation, and remediation.
• Maintain compliance posture and M365 Secure Score improvements.
3. Identity & Access Management (Entra ID)
• Manage identity configuration, authentication policies, and MFA.
• dminister Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and role-based access controls.
• Support hybrid identity (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync).
4. Intune / Endpoint Management (optional based on org scope)
• Configure MDM/MAM policies.
• Deploy and manage apps, compliance policies, security baselines.
• Ensure secure device posture across Windows/macOS/iOS/Android.
5. Governance & Compliance
• Implement M365 governance policies around:
o SharePoint/Teams provisioning & lifecycle
o External access & guest access management
o Data retention, archival, and legal hold
• Ensure alignment with corporate and regulatory compliance requirements.
6. Automation & Reporting
• Use PowerShell, Graph API, or Power Automate for automation and bulk administration.
• Generate reports on security posture, user activity, license usage, and compliance.
7. Collaboration & Support
• ct as SME for M365 platform and security-related topics.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams.
• Provide L3 support for M365 and security escalations.
• Educate end-users and business units on best practices.
Salary Range- $85,000-$90,000 a year
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.