Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle is currently seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator to join our team to support the Corporate Information Technology department that supports the enterprise infrastructure that enables our productivity and collaboration. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH.
The M365 Admin should have strong hands-on technical expertise with Microsoft 365 services. This individual will support secure identity and access management, partner closely with Security teams and serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex collaboration and messaging issues.
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services including: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra ID, Purview, Copilot Studio, Power Platform
Manage hybrid identity and mail flow integrations (Azure AD Connect, hybrid Exchange).
Oversee licensing, mailbox management, distribution groups, dynamic groups, and shared resources.
Monitor tenant health, service health, and usage reporting to ensure availability and performance.
Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex messaging, collaboration, authentication, and synchronization issues.
Manage and maintain: Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies, Identity Protection and access governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Partner with Security Governance and SOC teams to remediate vulnerabilities and support enterprise application reviews.
Support Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities including: Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, retention and sensitivity labeling, Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Ensure configurations align with regulatory, contractual, and enterprise security requirements.
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and bulk administration.
Leverage Microsoft Graph and provided APIs.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and security.
Evaluate and communicate new Microsoft features and roadmap items for enterprise applicability.
Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Service Desk, Desktop Management, and Security teams to improve reliability and end-user experience.
Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Contribute to governance models for Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration services.
Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge articles, and change records.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer information systems; two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
Requires a background check that would not preclude a security clearance being granted.
Strong expertise in: Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Entra ID
Experience managing hybrid identity and directory synchronization (Azure AD Connect).
Strong understanding of: Conditional Access, MFA, Identity governance, SMTP mail flow, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
Experience troubleshooting authentication, SSO, and synchronization issues.
Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
A proactive engineer who anticipates issues and strengthens security posture.
A collaborator who works effectively across IT and security teams.
A technically curious professional who stays current with Microsoft innovation.
A service-minded professional who improves the employee experience while protecting the enterprise.
Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $82,000 to $116,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
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Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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