System Administrator- M365 & Entra

rings extensive experience across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem-including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Power Platform-along with robust automation skills using PowerShell and strong adherence to modern security and compliance practices.**

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft 365 environments using the admin portal, PowerShell, and Graph API.

• Support and manage cloud instances (e.g., EC2, GCE, Virtual Machines) and administer both Windows and Linux servers.

• Design and develop automation scripts and templates (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) to improve operational workflows and IT service delivery.

• Provide L3 support for Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerApps, Power Automate, Azure AD, and SSO.

• Collaborate with developers, DBAs, cloud, and network engineers to resolve cross-functional technical challenges.

• Act as the liaison with Microsoft Support for advanced troubleshooting and escalations.

• Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and provide end-user and IT team training as needed.

• Implement and enforce identity management best practices, data protection, and compliance standards.

• Be available for on-call support, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays, aligned with India evening and night shift requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Windows Server and Linux systems.

• Proven success in deploying and maintaining complex Microsoft 365 environments.

• Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting for administration and automation (6+ years).

• At least 1 year of experience developing automation playbooks using Ansible.

• Solid understanding of core networking protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL, LDAP.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting abilities.

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills, with a customer-first mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline-or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with Azure, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and other cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with additional scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.

• Experience with Microsoft PowerApps and Power Automate (Flow) to streamline business workflows.

• Working knowledge of Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity architectures.

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.