M365 Sr. Cloud Engineer

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Job Title:
M365 Sr. Cloud Engineer

Department:
Health System Shared Services | Technology Deployment

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategic Design

• M365 Strategy: Develop and maintain the roadmap for Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive).
• Power Platform Architecture: Design and implement scalable Power Platform environments (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and establish data governance via Dataverse.
• Governance & Compliance: Define governance frameworks for M365, including Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform to manage lifecycle, guest access, and data security.
• Information Protection: Implement and manage security measures within M365, including Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Sensitivity Labels, and Threat Management.
• System Integration: Architect integrations between Power Platform, M365 services, and third-party SaaS or line-of-business (LOB) applications.

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Power Platform: Design citizen development guardrails, manage connectors, and build automation workflows (Power Automate).
• Microsoft Teams & Exchange: Architect hybrid and cloud-only communication environments, focusing on Teams governance, meeting configurations, and Exchange Online security.
• SharePoint Online: Lead SharePoint information architecture, including hub sites, modern site design, migration strategies from on-premises, and custom development (SPFx).
• Automation: Leverage PowerShell and Graph API for complex automation tasks.

Implementation & Operational Support

• Migration Lead: Direct migration projects from legacy systems to M365.
• Technical Authority: Act as the Level 3 subject matter expert for complex, high-impact issues.
• Adoption & Change Management: Partner with stakeholders to drive adoption of new productivity tools and AI capabilities (Copilot).

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 6 years of experience in IT architecture with a focus on Microsoft 365, specifically in large enterprise environments.
• Core Technical Skills:
  • Deep expertise in Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, Dataverse).
  • Proven experience in SharePoint Online and Teams administration and design.
  • Strong knowledge of Exchange Online.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity and access management.

Additional Information:

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

Location:
Ackerman Rd, 640 (2432)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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