About Us
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+
professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in
transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and
government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based
environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure,
and natural systems
As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and
transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both
personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We
are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work®
[ certification,
which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member
experiences.
About The Role
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Microsoft 365 Platform Lead to own and
operate the Microsoft 365 E5 control plane. This role is responsible for
administering identity, endpoint, collaboration, and data protection platforms;
establishing enforceable governance standards; and enabling AI capabilities
securely and responsibly.
This position plays a critical role in reducing organizational risk,
standardizing Microsoft tenant configuration, improving operational maturity,
and decreasing reliance on managed service providers for core Microsoft platform
administration.
How We Collaborate
This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote
work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to
collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients. We may prioritize
candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office
locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey,
Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San
Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. This position is also open to candidates
outside of California
What You’ll Do
Microsoft Platform Administration
* Manage tenant configuration, platform changes, testing, and documentation to
support operational stability and scalability.
- Ensure consistent, secure configuration across Microsoft E5 services.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender,
Microsoft Purview, SharePoint, Teams, and related Microsoft 365 services.
* Own baseline Microsoft Fabric control plane configuration and coordination in
partnership with data and enablement teams.
AI Enablement
* Enable AI safely by implementing appropriate sensitivity labels, Data Loss
Prevention (DLP) policies, retention controls, and sharing and access
boundaries.
* Assess and remediate oversharing, permissions, and content exposure risks
that could affect AI-enabled experiences.
* Ensure AI capabilities operate within approved governance, compliance, and
access models.
Platform Standards & Improvement
* Develop tenant-wide standards that reduce support tickets and improve
automation and self-service.
* Improve overall Microsoft E5 security posture without introducing excessive
operational burden.
* Document platform standards, configurations, runbooks, and support procedures
to support consistency and scalability.
* Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen governance, security,
usability, and long-term maintainability of the Microsoft environment.
Vendor & MSP Coordination
* Serve as the internal administrator for Microsoft tenant configuration in
collaboration with MSP partners.
* Coordinate with MSPs and specialty vendors for overflow or specialized
platform work as needed.
* Reduce long-term dependency on external providers for routine tenant
administration while maintaining effective escalation paths for advanced or
specialized support.
What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and related platforms in
an enterprise environment.
* Experience supporting or administering Microsoft 365 security and compliance
capabilities in a regulated or policy-driven environment.
* Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 governance, tenant administration,
identity and access management, endpoint management, and collaboration
security.
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, SharePoint, and Teams
administration.
* Demonstrated experience implementing and managing Conditional Access, MFA,
device compliance, DLP, retention, sensitivity labeling, and privileged
access controls.
* Ability to document standards, procedures, and technical configurations
clearly and consistently.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across technical, operational, and leadership
teams.
Nice to Have
- Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, SC-300, SC-400, MD-102, or AZ-500.
- Experience supporting AI readiness, rollout, or governance.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric administration or coordination.
- Experience working with MSPs, external partners, or outsourced support
models.
* Experience in professional services, consulting, or other multi-project
business environments.
* Familiarity with compliance and audit support.
Investing in You
The base salary range for this full-time position is 120,000.00 to 140,000.00,
plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median
of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay
is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge,
skills, and experience.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee
well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer
flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored
insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support
learning, growth, and community engagement.
Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and
Benefits page [
Additional Employment Information
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug
screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be
assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including
screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take
precedence over California state and local laws.
Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from
search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed
contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes
received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will
be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual.
Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment
will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age,
national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state,
or local law.
