Enterprise Platform Application Specialist (Microsoft 365)

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Enterprise Platform Application Specialist is responsible for aligning Microsoft's evolving platform and capabilities with business outcomes.


The Role

Platform Strategy & Governance

• Serve as the strategic owner of the Microsoft 365 platform, aligning Microsoft's roadmap with business priorities
• Define and maintain governance standards for Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
• Evaluate new Microsoft features and lead enterprise readiness, risk assessment, and rollout planning

Security, Identity & Compliance

• Activate PIM for the Enterprise and work with the Team to better execute Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Partner with Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, sensitivity labeling, and audit capabilities
• Ensure M365 services align with regulatory, contractual, and organizational security requirements

Adoption & Enablement

• Lead adoption strategies for new productivity capabilities, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Copilot
• Use analytics and reporting to monitor usage, adoption, and value realization
• Work with the A.I. team to enable inhouse LLM to work with documents within the M365 system

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Qualified candidates should have a passion for technology, a business mindset, a customer service-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work with others.
• The successful candidate will be able to prioritize, troubleshoot/resolve problems and follow-through with internal clients
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology
• Minimum of 5 years as a hands-on administrator of Microsoft solutions, including Outlook, Office suite, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with at least 3 years in an environment with 500+ end users
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID
• Ability to understand basic Windows Active Directory; user accounts and security groups
• Strong communication, written, and customer service skills
• High aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
• A self-starter that can work with minimal supervision; highly organized

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise environments (500+ users preferred)
• PowerShell automation experience at scale
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph
• Microsoft certifications (M365, Identity) preferred

Work Environment

• Hybrid

Pay Range

$95,400-$156,729 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.


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