Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is seeking a Senior M365 Administrator to support its Cloud Infrastructure and Security team. The role administers and optimizes Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, manages end-user computing and identity lifecycle operations, performs tenant migrations, and supports collaboration, endpoint, virtual desktop, and backup platforms.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Perform day-to-day EUC operational support activities, including troubleshooting, incident resolution, and end-user assistance
- Manage user onboarding, offboarding, account provisioning, access management, and license administration
- Execute tenant-to-tenant migration activities, including planning, validation, and post-migration support
- Support Intune, SCCM, MDM, Group Policy (GPO), and endpoint management services
- Administer Active Directory environments and support identity and access management processes
- Provide operational support for virtual desktop and Citrix environments
- Participate in project implementations, system upgrades, platform enhancements, and BAU operational activities
- Manage incidents, service requests, root cause analysis, and escalations in accordance with service level agreements
- Support data protection and backup solutions, including Rubrik administration and recovery activities
Skills
- 5 or more years of experience supporting End User Computing environments and providing BAU operational support
- Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID
- Proficiency in Active Directory administration, Group Policy management, user provisioning, access management, and identity lifecycle processes
- Excellent experience administering SCCM and endpoint management solutions
- Skilled in Microsoft Intune and Mobile Device Management platforms
- Knowledge of VMware and Citrix virtual desktop environments
- Strong understanding of incident management, service request fulfillment, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
- Working knowledge of Azure administration and cloud services
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills
- This position is remote open to qualified applicants in Bridgewater, NJ
- Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience in Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration projects
- Knowledge of Rubrik backup and recovery solutions
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation
- Exposure to ITIL-based support environments
- Understanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance capabilities
- Background supporting enterprise-scale collaboration and endpoint management platforms
Benefits
- Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
- Remote position open to qualified applicants in Bridgewater, NJ.
- Various wellbeing programs supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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