Microsoft Administrator

Job Title: Microsoft Administrator

Location: Coventry/Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-month contract role under Inside IR35

Work Module: 3 days onsite/week

Job description:

Key Responsibilities:
• Microsoft Power Platform Administration:

o Deploy, configure, and manage policies for Microsoft Power Platform applications (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).

o Provide ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of Power Platform environments.

o Monitor usage and compliance, ensuring governance standards are met across all Power Platform solutions.

o Assist business users with best practices for app development, data modeling, and workflow automation in Power Apps and Power Automate.

o Troubleshoot and resolve issues within Power Platform services, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Microsoft 365 Administration:

o Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, etc.).

o Apply patches and updates for Microsoft 365, ensuring systems remain secure and up-to-date.

o Configure and enforce security and compliance policies across the MS 365 suite (e.g., data loss prevention, retention policies).

o Perform user and license management within the Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring smooth provisioning and deprovisioning of accounts and permissions.

o Ensure MS 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) are optimized for performance and security.
• Maintenance and Patch Management:

o Regularly apply security patches and updates to Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring they remain secure and compliant with organizational policies.

o Perform routine health checks and system optimizations for both environments to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of services.

o Collaborate with internal teams to schedule downtime and communicate patching efforts to minimize user disruption.
• Policy Configuration & Governance:

o Define, deploy, and maintain governance policies and frameworks within Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365.

o Ensure compliance with security best practices, industry regulations, and internal policies in all configuration and governance activities.

o Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and manage user permissions to enforce secure, scalable solutions.
• Collaboration & Support:

o Provide support to end-users by troubleshooting issues and providing technical assistance with Power Platform and Microsoft 365 services.

o Work closely with IT, development, and business teams to ensure alignment of Power Platform solutions with organizational goals and objectives.

o Stay up-to-date with new features and enhancements within the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 ecosystem to help drive continuous improvement

Required Skills and Experience:
• Proven experience as a Microsoft Administrator, with hands-on expertise in managing Microsoft Power

Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and Microsoft 365 services.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration tools and best practices, including Exchange Online,

SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and security features.
• Experience in deploying, configuring, and managing policies within Microsoft Power Platform and MS 365.
• Understanding of patch management processes, security updates, and maintenance of Microsoft

environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex issues across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and security best practices within Microsoft Power Platform and

Microsoft 365.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear and effective support and guidance to endusers and business stakeholders.