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Our client, an IT Services organization supporting commercial and federal clients, is seeking M365 Deployment Engineer for their Professional Services Engineering team. As a Microsoft 365 Deployment Engineer, your primary responsibility is to oversee the successful implementation and deployment of Microsoft 365 solutions for our client's customers. Your role involves working closely with their clients and internal teams to understand their requirements, design appropriate solutions, and manage the deployment process from start to finish.

The role is 100% Remote (Occasional travel may be required) and the initial contract is for 6 months.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze existing infrastructure, and design customized Microsoft 365 solutions that meet their business needs. This includes identifying appropriate Microsoft 365 components such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune and other applications based on client requirements.
- Develop comprehensive deployment plans that outline the necessary steps, timelines, and resources required to implement Microsoft 365 solutions effectively.
- Lead the deployment process by executing the planned activities, including installation, configuration, and integration of Microsoft 365 components.
- Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges that arise during the deployment process. Troubleshoot problems related to network connectivity, application compatibility, data migration, and user access to ensure a successful deployment.
- Provide training and support to customer-s end-users, IT teams, and stakeholders on how to effectively utilize Microsoft 365 applications and features.
- Manage multiple deployment projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborating closely with Cloud Practice Architects to deliver new Microsoft 365 service offerings.

Required Skills

- Must be US Citizen due to client requirement
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a large, diverse, consulting environment.
- 3+ years experience with Microsoft 365 solutions, including hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and identity management architectures.
- Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewalling.
- Technical proficiency including systems experience, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and issue management in a multi-platform cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
- Deployment and operational experience in Windows, Apple, Android operating systems.
- Hands-on scripting experience with Microsoft PowerShell

Knowledge and Skills:
- Creative person with the ability to design innovative solutions
- Goal oriented with high standards for quality and performance
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments
- Knowledge of project management methodology
- Ability and discipline to work and succeed in a fast pace and organizationally complex environment, to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology, and to lead and manage small projects
- Demonstrated record in leading and instilling service disciplines and teamwork
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong self-awareness and self-motivation


DESIRED:
- Microsoft Certifications: MS-100, MS-101, MS-500, MS-700, SC-300