Akamai is seeking a Systems Administrator II to join its IT Support team and manage the secure, compliant, and efficient operation of Microsoft 365 (M365) services for government agencies. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, in-depth security and compliance knowledge, and strong automation skills (PowerShell) to maintain a highly regulated cloud environment.

• Location: United States (Remote) – Part of Akamai’s FlexBase program.
• Salary Range: $74,700 – $155,300/year (US base salary range).
• Focus: M365 Administration, Security, Compliance, and Government Cloud Environments.

Key Responsibilities: Compliance, Automation, and Advanced Support

You will serve as the technical backbone for the M365 tenant, ensuring it adheres to stringent government regulations while optimizing performance.

• M365 Administration: Perform advanced administration of the M365 tenant and its core services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive), managing user/license management, security policies, and application access.
• Security & Compliance: Manage security settings and compliance features using Microsoft 365 security and compliance centers to ensure strict adherence to government standards.
• Automation: Develop and implement PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive operational tasks, including user onboarding/offboarding, reporting, and standardized configurations.
• Troubleshooting: Serve as a technical resource, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, and performing root cause analysis (RCA).
• Collaboration: Work with security, development, and end-user teams to integrate M365 with other systems and provide technical guidance.

Requirements: Government Cloud Expertise

The role requires specific experience with Microsoft’s cloud offerings tailored for government clients and a deep understanding of M365’s security suite.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Core M365 Knowledge: Knowledge of core M365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive).
• Identity & Access: Experience with Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), including hybrid environments, user provisioning, and conditional access policies.
• Security Stack: Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Information Protection, and a strong understanding of data governance and government compliance standards.
• Government Cloud: Experience with GCC or GCC High tenants is often required, due to their specific security and compliance needs.
• Automation: Proven experience in PowerShell for automating administrative tasks.