Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer

Microsoft 365 Engineer

Cetera is seeking a Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and enhance Microsoft 365 infrastructure for our Remote Administration program. This program delivers full-service managed IT solutions to independent firms within the Cetera network. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and Global Administrator, managing a multi-tenant Microsoft 365 environment (MTO) while ensuring reliability, security, and continuous improvement of the platform. You will also partner closely with IT Operations to resolve complex issues and drive strategic enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Intune, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online
• Manage and optimize multi-tenant environments (MTO), including cross-tenant collaboration, identity synchronization, and governance
• Oversee endpoint provisioning and lifecycle management using Intune, Entra ID, and Windows Autopilot
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalated support using tools such as PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and admin portals
• Partner with IT Operations on projects, enhancements, and incident resolution
• Troubleshoot access and cloud service issues, ensuring end-to-end resolution and validation
• Drive platform improvements and changes through structured change management processes
• Maintain detailed documentation and knowledgebase resources

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of overall IT experience
• 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 at a Global Administrator level
• Hands-on experience across core M365 services (Exchange, Entra ID, Teams, Intune, etc.)
• Experience managing multiple tenants (MTO, MSP, or multi-entity environments)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 native environments (Entra-joined devices, Intune MDM, Autopilot)
• Expertise in cross-tenant access, B2B collaboration, and tenant segmentation (administrative units, scope tags, security groups)
• Solid understanding of email flow and security integrations (e.g., Proofpoint)
• Proficient in PowerShell and automation for administration and troubleshooting
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 6391
• Job Category Information Technology
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Dallas
• Minimum Salary 125,000
• Maximum Salary 160,000