Microsoft 365 AI Specialist Senior

Job Title: Microsoft 365 AI Specialist Senior

Location: Taylor, TX 76574 (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ months, Contract

Pay Rate: $65-75/hr

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Solutions Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and implementing AI tools available both within Microsoft Azure and from external vendors. They will build, manage, and deploy AI solutions leveraging Azure AI technologies. Additionally, they will oversee the management and optimization of our productivity suite of AI products, including Copilot for Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio. The Senior AI Solutions Specialist will work closely with various business units to drive the adoption and effective use of these tools, provide expert guidance, and establish an AI and Copilot Center of Excellence to foster innovation and best practices.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and compare AI tools and technologies available within Microsoft Azure and from third-party vendors to identify the best solutions for our organization.
• Build, manage, and deploy AI solutions leveraging Azure AI, ensuring seamless integration and optimization across the business.
• Manage and optimize the use of AI productivity tools such as Copilot for Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio.
• Collaborate with business units to drive the usage of AI tools, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Establish an AI and Copilot Center of Excellence to promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and assess the performance of deployed AI solutions, making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal functionality and alignment with business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI technologies and trends to continually enhance our AI capabilities.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security, compliance, and ethical use of AI technologies within the organization.
• Understand the components that make up the Azure AI portfolio and available data storage options.
• Be able to apply responsible AI principles.
• Provide training and support to end-users and administrators, ensuring they are proficient in using the software.
• Lead the evaluation and assessment of Azure AI Foundry, ensuring its integration with existing AI solutions and fostering innovation in AI-driven projects.

Required Skills:

• Integrate AI products such as Copilot with Microsoft Exchange Online and SharePoint Online to enhance user productivity and operational efficiency.
• Develop and enforce policies for data retention, archiving, and eDiscovery within Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• Provide support and training to end-users on the effective use of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Purview, in conjunction with AI tools like Copilot.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to align AI integrations with organizational goals and workflows.
• Manage user identities and access, enforce security policies, and oversee identity governance.
• Administer and optimize Exchange Online, ensuring efficient email management, security, and compliance.
• Oversee the implementation and management of SharePoint Online, facilitating collaboration and document management across the organization.
• Continuously monitor and report on the performance and usage of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Purview, making necessary adjustments to optimize their functionality.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview for data governance, ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Experience:

• Integrate AI products such as Copilot with Microsoft Exchange Online and SharePoint Online to enhance user productivity and operational efficiency.
• Develop and enforce policies for data retention, archiving, and eDiscovery within Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.
• Provide support and training to end-users on the effective use of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Purview, in conjunction with AI tools like Copilot.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to align AI integrations with organizational goals and workflows.
• Manage user identities and access, enforce security policies, and oversee identity governance.
• Administer and optimize Exchange Online, ensuring efficient email management, security, and compliance.
• Oversee the implementation and management of SharePoint Online, facilitating collaboration and document management across the organization.
• Continuously monitor and report on the performance and usage of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Purview, making necessary adjustments to optimize their functionality.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview for data governance, ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in Microsoft 365, AI tools evaluation, deployment, and management, with a deep understanding of Microsoft Azure AI technologies.
• Strong knowledge of AI productivity tools, including Copilot for Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio.
• Experience developing solutions that use languages such as Python and C#.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and implement innovative AI solutions that meet business needs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams and drive the adoption of AI technologies.
• Experience establishing and leading a Center of Excellence or similar initiative is highly desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, or Management Information Systems or an equivalent field.

Looking for:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.