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Microsoft M365 Administrator

Excelencia iTech Consulting Pvt Ltd
Full-time
On-site
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Title

Microsoft 365 Support Engineer / Senior M365 Support Analyst

Experience

6–7 years in Microsoft 365 / Enterprise IT Support

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Support professional with 6–7 years of hands-on experience in administering, supporting, and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services. The role involves L2/L3 support, incident resolution, service optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure stable and secure M365 operations.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Administration & Support

  • Provide L2/L3 support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Outlook
  • Manage user accounts, mailboxes, distribution lists, shared mailboxes, and permissions
  • Troubleshoot mail flow issues, calendar issues, and client connectivity problems

Identity & Access Management

  • Administer Azure AD / Entra ID, including user lifecycle management
  • Manage Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and password policies
  • Support AAD Connect synchronization issues

Security & Compliance

  • Support Microsoft Defender (Office 365 / Endpoint)
  • Assist with DLP, retention policies, eDiscovery, audit logs, and compliance center tasks
  • Respond to security incidents such as phishing, malware, and suspicious sign-ins

Teams & Collaboration

  • Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams issues (chat, meetings, calling, voice, and conferencing)
  • Manage Teams policies, app permissions, and integrations

Device & Endpoint Management

  • Support Intune / Endpoint Manager for device enrollment, policies, and compliance
  • Troubleshoot Windows and mobile device access to M365 services

Monitoring & Incident Management

  • Handle incidents, service requests, and escalations within SLA
  • Coordinate with Microsoft Support for critical or complex issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

Documentation & Process Improvement

  • Create and update KB articles, SOPs, and operational documentation
  • Participate in service improvement initiatives and M365 enhancements

Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience with Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • Expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive
  • Solid knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Hands-on experience with PowerShell for M365 administration
  • Experience with Intune, Defender, and M365 Security & Compliance
  • Understanding of DNS, SMTP, Autodiscover, and hybrid environments

Soft Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work independently and handle escalations
  • Experience working in ITIL-based support environments

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Certified: MS-102 / MS-100 / MS-101
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  • ITIL Foundation

Work Environment

  • Enterprise IT support / Managed Services environment
  • Rotational shifts or on-call support (if applicable)


Requirements

Job Title

Microsoft 365 Support Engineer / Senior M365 Support Analyst

Experience

6–7 years in Microsoft 365 / Enterprise IT Support

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Support professional with 6–7 years of hands-on experience in administering, supporting, and troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services. The role involves L2/L3 support, incident resolution, service optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure stable and secure M365 operations.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Administration & Support

  • Provide L2/L3 support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Outlook
  • Manage user accounts, mailboxes, distribution lists, shared mailboxes, and permissions
  • Troubleshoot mail flow issues, calendar issues, and client connectivity problems

Identity & Access Management

  • Administer Azure AD / Entra ID, including user lifecycle management
  • Manage Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and password policies
  • Support AAD Connect synchronization issues

Security & Compliance

  • Support Microsoft Defender (Office 365 / Endpoint)
  • Assist with DLP, retention policies, eDiscovery, audit logs, and compliance center tasks
  • Respond to security incidents such as phishing, malware, and suspicious sign-ins

Teams & Collaboration

  • Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams issues (chat, meetings, calling, voice, and conferencing)
  • Manage Teams policies, app permissions, and integrations

Device & Endpoint Management

  • Support Intune / Endpoint Manager for device enrollment, policies, and compliance
  • Troubleshoot Windows and mobile device access to M365 services

Monitoring & Incident Management

  • Handle incidents, service requests, and escalations within SLA
  • Coordinate with Microsoft Support for critical or complex issues
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

Documentation & Process Improvement

  • Create and update KB articles, SOPs, and operational documentation
  • Participate in service improvement initiatives and M365 enhancements

Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience with Microsoft 365 Admin Center
  • Expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive
  • Solid knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Hands-on experience with PowerShell for M365 administration
  • Experience with Intune, Defender, and M365 Security & Compliance
  • Understanding of DNS, SMTP, Autodiscover, and hybrid environments

Soft Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to work independently and handle escalations
  • Experience working in ITIL-based support environments

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Certified: MS-102 / MS-100 / MS-101
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  • ITIL Foundation

Work Environment

  • Enterprise IT support / Managed Services environment
  • Rotational shifts or on-call support (if applicable)