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Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with solid, previous hands-on experience to take on the role of Platform Administrator and join our dynamic IT Platform team in the Northwest of England. This role will play a critical part in managing out global Microsoft 365 (M365) environment and identity and access management (IAM). The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in M365, capable of driving operational excellence and supporting a global workforce.
Job Responsibility:
Participate in the management of all the existing and future implemented platforms including but not limited to: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, EntraID, Intune, Sharepoint, etc), Mimecast, PowerDmarc, OKTA, Citrix, WEM / FSLogix for Profile Management, Salesforce, Ninja RMM, Zoom, Pantheon/Wordpress
Focus on configuration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 applications: Tenant Management, including licensing and user provisioning
Stay current with Microsoft 365 updates, features, and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations
Monitor MS365 performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of services
Provide Tier 2/3 support for M365-related issues
Implement and maintain MS365 security policies, compliance settings, and data loss prevention (DLP) measures
MS365 tenant management, including licensing, user provisioning, and integration with other enterprise systems, including Azure
Implement and enforce Conditional Access, MFA policies, and security best practices
Participate in the administration of the global identity and access management, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and user lifecycle management
Monitor and respond to email security incidents, including phishing, spam, and malware threats
Participate in the administration of the email security platform, including configuration, policy management, and threat protection
Collaborate with the security team to enhance email security protocols and ensure alignment with industry best practices
Ensure secure access controls, role-based access policies, and compliance with identity governance standards
Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT security, infrastructure, and application development, to align M365 with business objectives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Document processes, configurations, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security standards and organisational policies
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and streamline administrative processes using automation tools or PowerShell
Monitor system health, performance and availability
Implement security best practises, including MFA, Conditional Access and Compliance Policies
Coordinate with Security and Network teams on identity and access management
Assist with migrations, upgrades and new M365 feature deployments
Document system configurations, changes and operating procedures
Requirements:
5+ years of experience managing Microsoft 365 environments in a global enterprise setting, leading on M365 migrations and Azure Deployments
3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure, Mimecast for email security, and Okta for identity and access management
Nice to have:
Citrix Daas Administration
Zoom Administration
Ninja RMM Administration
Advanced skills in Powershell scripting
Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)
Experience working in financial services, legal, or debt recovery sectors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised
Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
What we offer:
Secure reserved car parking space and excellent transport links
31 days holidays per year including 8 bank holidays