Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator / Microsoft 365 Project Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity supporting a growing organization undergoing significant technology modernization and integration initiatives. The role involves managing and executing IT projects, improving operational processes, and supporting technology initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and optimize the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including: Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune (where applicable), Microsoft Copilot technologies
- Lead Microsoft 365-related initiatives from planning and design through implementation and support
- Evaluate new Microsoft technologies and recommend solutions that align with business objectives
- Support ongoing modernization and platform optimization efforts
- Take ownership of infrastructure and systems projects transitioning from other administrators
- Manage project plans, timelines, technical requirements, testing, implementation, and post-deployment support
- Perform technical research and solution evaluations to support business and IT objectives
- Coordinate implementation activities and communicate project status to stakeholders
- Assist with application onboarding, administration, and vendor-supported system management
- Design and implement solutions within a regulated IT environment
- Ensure projects align with internal security standards, governance requirements, and compliance-driven processes
- Work closely with IT leadership to evaluate risks and maintain appropriate controls
- Support environments operating under established compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or similar governance standards
- Create and maintain technical documentation including: System configuration guides, Operational procedures, Administrative runbooks, End-user instructions, Maintenance and support documentation
- Develop clear documentation suitable for both technical administrators and non-technical users
- Maintain knowledge repositories within SharePoint and other collaboration platforms
- Partner closely with system administrators, service desk staff, and IT leadership
- Delegate appropriate operational and lower-level technical tasks while maintaining focus on strategic project work
- Provide guidance and mentorship where appropriate
- Serve as a technical resource during planning, deployment, and troubleshooting activities
Skills
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Administration, Microsoft 365 Administration, or related IT roles
- Advanced experience administering Microsoft 365 technologies in enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of: SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity and access management, Collaboration technologies
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects from requirements gathering through deployment
- Experience working in compliance-focused, security-conscious, or regulated environments
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Ability to conduct technical research, evaluate solutions, and make implementation recommendations
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Experience supporting Microsoft Copilot deployments or adoption initiatives
- Exposure to ISO 27001, SOC, NIST, HIPAA, or similar governance and compliance frameworks
- Experience with third-party application administration and vendor management
- Background in growing organizations, acquisitions, integrations, or enterprise transformation initiatives
- Experience creating knowledge management content in SharePoint Online
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- EAP program
- 401K plan
- Employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs
- Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law
- Any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
- Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria
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