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Systems Administrator

Job in Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Merito Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Recruiting Manager-TS Clearance (active)

📍 U.S.

-based (as applicable)

As we're growing, we have an urgent need for an experienced Microsoft 365 System Administrator to help operate and secure our newly established Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment. Since this is on a cleared facility you MUST BE a US CITIZEN.

With more than 25 years of experience delivering complex construction and infrastructure programs, combining industry expertise with modern technology to support teams across the U.S. As a multi-year ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we continue to invest in secure, scalable platforms that support how our people work today—and where we’re headed next.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on, senior‑level Microsoft 365 role supporting a 200+ employee organization. You’ll own tenant configuration, security posture, governance, and automation while partnering closely with IT leadership, internal support staff, and a third‑party MSSP.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting Microsoft Government Cloud (GCC or GCC High) and understands environments that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

What You’ll Do
  • Administer and harden Microsoft 365 GCC
  • Secure identity with Entra , Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Identity Protection
  • Manage devices with Intune and Windows Autopilot
  • Deploy and operate Microsoft Defender (Endpoint & Office 365)
  • Configure Microsoft Purview (DLP, retention, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery)
  • Govern Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, and external collaboration
  • Build Power Shell / Graph automation for reporting, compliance, and remediation
  • Maintain tenant baselines, documentation, and audit evidence (NIST SP 800‑171)
  • Integrate and secure third‑party SaaS applications via SSO
  • Act as an escalation point for the Helpdesk and MSSP
  • 5–7+ years administering Microsoft 365 in a mid‑size environment
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Experience with GCC or GCC High
    , or implementing NIST SP 800‑171 controls
  • Strong experience with Intune, Defender, Entra , Exchange Online, Teams, and Purview
  • Comfort with automation, documentation, and security‑first operations
  • Experience supporting remote and hybrid work forces
Nice to Have
  • Microsoft certifications (Endpoint, Security, Identity)
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Intune Suite, or Copilot for Security
  • Tenant migrations, domain changes, or hybrid identity projects
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Construction and Technology, Information and Media

Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
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