Akamai Technologies · 1 week ago
Systems Administrator II, Windows
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expAkamai Technologies is a leading company that powers and protects life online by solving complex challenges. They are seeking a Systems Administrator II to manage Microsoft 365 services for government agencies, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application support.
Cyber SecurityDigital MediaSaaSSoftwareVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Performing advanced administration of the M365 tenant and its core services, including user and license management, security policies, and application access
Managing security settings and compliance features using Microsoft 365 security and compliance centers to ensure adherence to government standards
Developing and implement PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive operational tasks, including user onboarding/offboarding, reporting, and standardized configurations
Serving as a technical resource, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, and performing root cause analysis for recurring problems
Monitoring service health, manage and deploy updates, and optimize the M365 environment for performance and availability
Creating and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for end-users and IT staff
Working collaboratively with security, development, and end-user teams to implement new features, integrate M365 with other systems, and provide technical guidance
Qualification
Required
Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Have knowledge of core M365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive
Possess experience with Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), including hybrid environments, user provisioning, and conditional access policies
Possess experience in PowerShell for automating administrative tasks
Have experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Information Protection, with an understanding of data governance and government compliance standards
Have experience with GCC or GCC High tenants is often required, due to their specific security and compliance needs
Benefits
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
Company
Akamai Technologies
Akamai is a provider of cloud services that help enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.63BKey Investors
IVP
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2001-08-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tom Leighton
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Gero
CTO
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