Senior System Administrator – Microsoft Platforms

Guild Mortgage

. Manage and implement Microsoft 365 features for the organization .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,882 - $136,096 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep knowledge of Microsoft Platforms, including SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure, with advanced skills in managing these platforms using PowerShell. Capable of overseeing junior team members while promoting best practices and governance controls within Microsoft 365 services.

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Microsoft 365 ManagementSharePoint AdministrationPower Platform DevelopmentAzure AdministrationPowerShell Scripting

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Hard Skills

System AdministrationMicrosoft PlatformsSharePointPower PlatformAzurePowerShellOneDriveJiraAzure DevOpsPolicy Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWikiCollaborative Cloud-Based ProgramsThird-Party Software Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

ISACA FrameworkSANS FrameworkGovernance ControlsTechnical DebtAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and implement Microsoft 365 features for the organization
Promote the health of Microsoft platforms and address failing automations, sprawl, and technical debt
Build solutions meeting or exceeding business requirements on SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure
Track development efforts in Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
Partner with the business to maintain a prioritized backlog
Champion adoption of Microsoft 365 services and support a maker community of citizen developers
Create, maintain, and document policies, practices, and governance controls
Build and maintain development best practices for Microsoft platforms
Monitor feature releases, changes, and bugs related to Microsoft platforms
Support and guide junior teammates and help resolve escalated issues
Oversee and assign tasks to junior-level systems administrators and contractors
Supervise work performed by junior teammates and contractors
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, required
Minimum five years experience in system administration related role(s)
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Platforms including SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure
Day-to-day administration of SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure, including policy and configuration changes
Experience supporting the sync and sharing of large volumes of data with OneDrive
Advanced skills managing SharePoint, Power Platform, and Azure using PowerShell
Understanding of ISACA and SANS Frameworks
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide customer service within a team environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technological periodicals, procedures, and journals
Ability to write procedure manuals
Ability to train less experienced team members and respond to questions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications
Commitment to company values
Ability to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner
Ability to work primarily during the business week, Monday–Friday
Travel 5% or less

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
LTD insurance
401(k) with employer match
Pleasant work environment
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package
Remote work arrangement