Job title: IT Digital Workplace Engineer (Remote)
Company: School Specialty
Job description: People Passion Purpose
Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose – to help students succeed. We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow.We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time. We need to talk if you share our passion:Transforming more than classrooms.®BenefitsSchool Specialty offers Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (Effective Day 1), Wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401 (k), Unlimited PTO for Salaried Exempt employees, which can also be used for dedicated volunteer hours, Education Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Fall & Winter Flexible Hours, Employee Discounts and much more!IT Digital Workplace EngineerWe are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable IT Digital Workplace and Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization’s Office 365 environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity for our employees while maintaining robust security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Office 365 suite components, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and others, along with proficiency in integrating Vonage Voice API and managing endpoint security with Microsoft Intune and Defender ATP. Additionally, expertise in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for Single Sign-On (SSO) and Conditional Access policies is required.The base salary range for this role is $100K-$115K Annually
*This position is a remote position but must be within 60 miles of Lombard IL, Greenville WI, or Mansfield OH*Summary of Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and administration of our Microsoft 365 environment, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and other associated services.
- Integrate Vonage with Office 365 and Microsoft Teams for seamless voice communication.
- Manage on-premise Exchange Online and on-premise Email Relay services
- Manage Email Archive Solution (Veritas)
- Manage circuits, physical phones, and any telecommunications contracts
- Implement and maintain advanced threat protection measures using Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) across the Microsoft 365 environment.
- Configure Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for Single Sign-On (SSO) and implement Conditional Access policies to ensure secure access to Office 365 services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and user adoption of Office 365 services.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to support teams and end-users on Office 365-related issues and best practices.
- Monitor and optimize Office 365 performance, security, and availability.
- Stay current with Office 365 updates, features, and best practices, implementing changes as needed to enhance productivity and security.
- Manage endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune for configuration, compliance, and security policies.
Minimum Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 8 years of IT experience at an enterprise level
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing Office 365 environments, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and related services.
- Strong understanding of Office 365 security and compliance features and best practices.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 licensing and subscription models.
- Experience with Vonage Voice API for integrating Vonage VBC (Voice API for Business Communication) with Office 365.
- Experience with Office 365 migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration support.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for Office 365 automation and management tasks.
- Knowledge of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) integration with Office 365 services.
- Experience with Active Directory (AD) administration and integration with Office 365.
- Experience with third-party Office 365 management tools and solutions.
- Familiarity with implementing and managing Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for Office 365.
- Expertise in configuring Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for Single Sign-On (SSO) and implementing Conditional Access policies.
- Proficiency in managing endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune for configuration, compliance, and security policies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications in Office 365, Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and related technologies.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
- Leadership Skills – Serve as a key influencer and leader within the IT Infrastructure team by proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, effectively managing change, and guiding the organization towards strategic goals. This position demands a candidate who can take ownership of their responsibilities and influence outcomes without direct authority or supervision.
- Shows decisive leadership in making informed and timely decisions, balancing thorough analysis with intuition and experience, especially in high-stress situations.
- Excels in clearly conveying complex technical details to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, ensuring understanding across all audiences.
- Ability to adapt to fluid situations, mentor and cross-train team members, and collaborate with others
- Hold yourself accountable, meeting commitments as a team and as an individual.
- Takes action, always looking for a solution, collaborating with team members and other resources to meet customer needs.
- Willingness to perform after-hours and on-call duties as needed
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new environments and technologies
- Must be a self-starter and confident
Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
- School Specialty, LLC. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Opportunities@SchoolSpecialty.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Job Grade: 11
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Location: Lombard, IL
Job date: Wed, 15 May 2024 00:44:35 GMT
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