Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the Position:
Walters Group is seeking a Senior Microsoft Solutions Specialist to take ownership of our Microsoft ecosystem, cloud services, identity platform, and cybersecurity technologies.
This individual will serve as the organization's lead technical resource for Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft security platforms, and cloud modernization initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice President, Digital & Technology, the IT Infrastructure Manager, application specialists, developers, and support staff to deliver cloud, security, identity, and modernization projects across the organization.
Microsoft Platform Ownership
Administer and support:
- Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Azure services.
- Tenant administration and governance.
- Identity and access management.
- SaaS integrations and enterprise applications.
- Licensing and platform optimization.
- Security configuration and compliance.
Cloud & Security
Lead implementation and support of:
- Azure cloud services, Conditional Access, Multi-factor authentication, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, Security monitoring and remediation, Security awareness and phishing initiatives.
- Partner with internal and external resources to improve the organization's cybersecurity posture and support implementation of security frameworks such as NIST.
Modernization & Technical Projects
Lead Microsoft-related infrastructure and cloud projects including:
- Windows Server upgrades and migrations. Microsoft 365 consolidations and migrations. Identity modernization projects. SQL Server deployments and upgrades. Cloud storage, backup, and recovery initiatives
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance to IT team members.
- Work closely with Infrastructure, Development, and Business Systems teams.
- Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and technology evaluations.
- Assist with standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
- Support strategic technology initiatives across Walters Group and Dave Steel Company.
Work Location:
- Head Office, Hamilton ON.
Position Requirements:
- 5+ years supporting Microsoft enterprise environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure administration.
- Experience with Entra ID, identity management, and Microsoft security technologies.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server administration.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project execution skills.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: $95,000-$110,000/ Year.
- Vacation.
- Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
- Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- RRSP Matching.
- Profit Sharing.
- Employee Family Scholarship Program.
- Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
- Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.
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