Microsoft Administrator
Job Title: Microsoft Administrator
Location: Coventry / Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-month contract role under Inside IR35
Work Module: 3 days onsite / week
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft Power Platform Administration
* Deploy, configure, and manage policies for Microsoft Power Platform applications (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
* Provide ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of Power Platform environments.
* Monitor usage and compliance, ensuring governance standards are met across all Power Platform solutions.
* Assist business users with best practices for app development, data modeling, and workflow automation in Power Apps and Power Automate.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues within Power Platform services, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Microsoft 365 Administration
* Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, tc.).
* Apply patches and updates for Microsoft 365, ensuring systems remain secure and up-to-date.
* Configure and enforce security and compliance policies across the MS 365 suite (e.g., data loss prevention, retention policies).
* Perform user and license management within the Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring smooth provisioning and deprovisioning of accounts and permissions.
* Ensure MS 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) are optimized for performance and security.
Maintenance and Patch Management
* Regularly apply security patches and updates to Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring they remain secure and compliant with organizational policies.
* Perform routine health checks and system optimizations for both environments to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of services.
* Collaborate with internal teams to schedule downtime and communicate patching efforts to minimize user disruption.
Policy Configuration Governance
* Define, deploy, and maintain governance policies and frameworks within Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365.
* Ensure compliance with security best practices, industry regulations, and internal policies in all configuration and governance activities.
* Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and manage user permissions to enforce secure, scalable solutions.
Collaboration Support
* Provide support to end-users by troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance with Power Platform and Microsoft 365 services.
* Work closely with IT, development, and business teams to ensure alignment of Power Platform solutions with organizational goals and objectives.
* Stay up-to-date with new features and enhancements within the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 ecosystem to help drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Microsoft Administrator, with hands-on expertise in managing Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and Microsoft 365 services.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration tools and best practices, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and security features.
* Experience in deploying, configuring, and managing policies within Microsoft Power Platform and MS 365.
* Understanding of patch management processes, security updates, and maintenance of Microsoft environments.
* Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex issues across multiple platforms.
* Familiarity with governance, compliance, and security best practices within Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365.
* Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline administrative tasks.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear and effective support and guidance to endusers and business stakeholders.
Microsoft, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate
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