Microsoft 365 Consultant

*Dependent upon qualifications

This position requires U. S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass an in-depth background check screening.

• Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

  • Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
  • See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
  • Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
  • Unlimited mobile phone plan
  • 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
  • Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

  We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions:

• Microsoft 365 solution development and support relating to Microsoft's core business applications and cloud offerings including Office 365, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, and Azure
• Implement MS365 configuration changes based on documented design
• Update and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle of multiple simultaneous projects
• Present configuration design and implementation artifacts and clearly translate MS365 technical subject matter to clients with varying IT acumen
• Demonstrate professional attitude with client over the phone, on-site and through emails to resolve all client requests/questions
• Work within both project teams and technical teams to interpret and discuss information and regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving complex issues
• Consultants will be required to perform duties under minimal supervision and responsibilities include participating in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development in order to meet project deadlines for individual tasks and client deliverables

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Present configuration design and implementation artifacts and clearly translate MS365 technical subject matter to clients with varying IT acumen
• Participate in high-level enterprise architecture analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and development to meet project deadlines for individual tasks and client deliverables
• Update and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle of multiple simultaneous projects
• Work and communicate effectively within both project teams and technical teams to interpret and discuss information and regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving complex issues
• Provide unparalleled customer service and demonstrate professional attitude with client over the phone, on-site and through emails to resolve all client requests/questions
• Continuous education, expansion, and refinement of technical knowledge and credibility through industry standard certifications
• Enter time and expenses as they occur
• Perform duties under minimal supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Required

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS from a reputable institute OR 1-3 years of IT or related equivalent experience
• Must have a current CompTIA Security + certification
• General Microsoft 365 solution knowledge relating to Microsoft's core business applications and cloud offerings including Office 365, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, and Azure
• Microsoft Information Protection experience, including Data Loss Prevention, Sensitivity Labels and Sensitive Information Types
• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android device management
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Defender suite of products and Azure Active Directory Conditional Access
• Experience with automation and scripting, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API etc
• Ability to work independently and a strong desire for personal and professional development
• Ability to identify and evaluate trends in industry best practice policies
• All candidates MUST BE a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass an extensive background check. Proof of citizenship and eligibility to work must be provided immediately upon hire. Failure to provide required documents will be cause for termination of employment until such time that the documents are provided.
• CompTIA Security+

Optional / Desired

• Microsoft M365 Security Administrator Associate
• Azure Government Experience
• Office 365 GCC High Experience
• SECRET Clearance or Higher is a plus

Summit 7 Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.