Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer*

About the Department

Minimum Qualifications

• Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1878875 NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID environments, migrating legacy systems to Microsoft 365, managing enterprise-level tenants, and working with Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and cloud-based device management; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for required work experience. Preferred Certifications and Qualifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or equivalent Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate or Azure security certification/experience Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Security (AZ-500), or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) credentials (highly desirable) Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation Experience in a local government environment SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check. Employment cannot begin until the candidate has been fully cleared. The incumbent may be required to obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Chief Information Officer. This position follows a hybrid work schedule . Once eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site on designated days each week to support operational needs and foster effective collaboration. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office and demonstrate the ability to perform successfully in both in-person and remote work environments. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1878875
• NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for required work experience.
• Preferred Certifications and Qualifications:
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or equivalent
• Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate or Azure security certification/experience
• Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Security (AZ-500), or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) credentials (highly desirable)
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Experience in a local government environment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check. Employment cannot begin until the candidate has been fully cleared.
• The incumbent may be required to obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Chief Information Officer.

Benefits

• Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes: Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO. Health Insurance (Medical) Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance. Dental Insurance Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance. Vision Insurance Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly. Life Insurance Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy. Short Term Disability Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary. Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to. 12 Paid Holidays Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year) Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) 96.2 hours/year Tuition reimbursement assistance Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
• Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System; Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
• Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
• Health Insurance (Medical) Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
• Dental Insurance Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance. Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
• Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
• Vision Insurance Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
• Life Insurance Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000. Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
• Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
• Short Term Disability Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
• Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
• Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
• Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees) 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
• 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
• 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
• 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
• 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
• 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
• Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule) 96.2 hours/year
• 96.2 hours/year
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

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