Kollsman

Principal Cloud Engineer

Kollsman$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance (if required)
  • 6+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 engineering
  • 3+ years working in GCCH environments with compliance-focused responsibilities
  • Extensive knowledge of M365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform
  • Hands-on experience with MS Purview and compliance policies
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for compliance automation.

Responsibilities

  • Translate requirements into M365 cloud solutions in GCCH
  • Lead design and implementation of M365 collaboration tools
  • Ensure compliance with federal security standards
  • Develop data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview
  • Implement security and compliance protocols including DLP strategies
  • Manage migrations and oversee upgrades for M365 services
  • Provide Tier 3 support for advanced M365 and MS Purview issues.

Benefits

  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available including Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Elbit Systems of America is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Microsoft 365 (M365) Engineer with specialized expertise in GCC High (GCCH) environments and one commercial instance for, collaboration technologies with a focus on Exchange, SharePoint Online, Teams, Power Platform, and Microsoft Purview. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced M365 and compliance solutions to enhance organizational communication and collaboration while ensuring data governance, security, and regulatory compliance. Administration of a small footprint of Azure services along with data archiving architecture.

  • Translate requirements and convert legacy on-prem Microsoft systems to modern M365 cloud solutions in GCCH
  • Lead new designs, implementations, and optimization of M365 collaboration tools, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Purview, in a GCCH environment.
  • Ensure all solutions comply with federal security standards, including FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), and DISA STIG (Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guide).
  • Develop and manage data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies.
  • Implement and maintain security and compliance protocols, including data classification, retention policies, eDiscovery, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies in MS Purview.
  • Guide developers on Power Platform best practices
  • Innovate and implement strategies to improve collaboration through M365 tools while maintaining strict compliance and governance standards.
  • Manage migrations to GCCH and oversee upgrades of M365 services, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
  • Contribute to the Enterprise Collaboration Services team strategy and develop junior level engineers
  • Contribute to the VoIP solution as it relates to Teams Calling and conferencing.
  • Contribute to M365 GCCH tenant business to business (B2B) cross cloud connections
  • Collaborate with compliance officers, IT leadership, and government agencies to align collaboration and governance solutions with business and regulatory requirements.
  • Stabilize and sustain newly adopted cloud solutions for a user base transitioning from a former cloud environment and legacy on-prem solutions
  • Provide Tier 3 support for advanced M365 and MS Purview-related issues and resolve escalated incidents effectively to meet immediate needs of the business
  • Maintain thorough documentation for M365, MS Purview configurations, compliance frameworks, and standard operating procedures.


Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification
  • Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance (If required)
  • 6+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 engineering.
  • 3+ years working in GCCH environments with compliance-focused responsibilities
  • Extensive knowledge of M365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform, Dataverse, and Co-Pilot)
  • Hands-on experience with MS Purview, including data classification, DLP, eDiscovery, and compliance policies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and its integration with compliance workflows.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for compliance automation and M365 administration.
  • Strong understanding of GCCH-specific compliance and security protocols.
  • Familiarity with hybrid environments and on-premises/cloud system integrations
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries or government organizations


Skills and Abilities
  • Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members.


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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Kollsman

Elbit Systems of America specializes in technology-based systems for diverse defense and commercial applications. They provide air data products, cockpit instrumentation, commercial aircraft services, head-up displays, and vision systems. They also provide custom product development and manufacturing to fit individual customer needs.

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