Microsoft Architect || Remote

OpenKyber is a Denver based IT consulting and placement firm. We have a client in downtown Denver looking for a Microsoft 365 Admin. This person will go into the office just three days per month and the remaining time can be remote. This is a full time 40 hour per week position. Starts off as a 6 month contract but will most likely be extended each 6 months for a longer term. We are seeking a highly skilled Tier 3 Microsoft 365 Administrator to provide advanced technical support, administration, and engineering for our Microsoft 365 environment. This role serves as the escalation point for complex issues, leads platform optimization efforts, and partners closely with security, identity, and infrastructure teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and reliable M365 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 Administration & Engineering:

Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services, with deep hands-on ownership of: SharePoint Admin Center (Online sites, permissions, governance, storage, sharing)

Exchange Admin Center (Online mailboxes, transport rules, retention, hybrid configurations)

Teams Admin Center (Policies, voice, meetings, apps, and integrations)

Design, implement, and maintain M365 configurations aligned with organizational standards and best practices

Manage tenant-wide settings, service health, licensing, and capacity planning

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term corrective actions

Engage Microsoft Premier/Unified Support as needed and manage cases to resolution

Conditional Access policies Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Retention and eDiscovery policies

Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell , Microsoft Graph, and M365 APIs

Provide architectural input for M365-related projects and migrations

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment Expert-level experience with:

SharePoint Online and SharePoint Admin Center

Exchange Online and Exchange Admin Center

Microsoft Teams and Teams Admin Center

Preferred Qualifications Microsoft certifications (e.g., Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Office 365, and Intune

May require participation in on-call rotation for critical incidents

Hybrid or remote work options depending on business needs

For applications and inquiries, contact:View email address on us.fitly.work.