Microsoft 365 Sr Engineer

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

The Microsoft 365 Senior Engineer role is to ensure the streamlined operations of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID applications to meet the business objectives of the organization. This position will plan, coordinate, direct, and design applications related activities of the organization, as well as provide administrative direction. This position will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective Microsoft 365 solutions for all aspects of the organization. This role will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* Lead operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

* Assist in the definition and communication of corporate plans, procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for implementing and operating Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and other technologies.

* Oversee all aspects of Entra ID, including user and group management, and directory synchronization.

* Advise management teams on their relative importance and financial impact.

* Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement Office 365 suite and other systems.

* Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for systems infrastructure and project initiatives.

* Responsible for development and implementation of Office 365 and Entra ID policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provisioning.

* Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and Security & Compliance features.

* Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

* Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio.

* Implement data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, and conditional access policies.

* Collaborate with security teams to monitor and respond to Microsoft 365 security alerts and incidents.

* Implement and manage Conditional Access policies to ensure secure access to resources.

* Manage Azure AD Connect for seamless synchronization between on-premises and cloud directories.

* Administer Intune for mobile device management (MDM/MAM) and end user device management.

* Develop and enforce configuration policies for devices and applications.

* Configure and manage tenant settings to optimize the Office 365 environment.

* Assign and manage role-based access control(RBAC) roles to ensure appropriate access levels.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Highly self-motivated and directed.

* Able to stay current with the latest technologies.

* Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.

* In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

* Strong understanding of project management principles.

* Strong technical knowledge of Office365 collaboration suite.

* Strong technical knowledge in overseeing all aspects of Entra ID, including conditional access, user and group management, and directory synchronization.

* Proficient in PowerShell and able to integrate with Azure AD, handle bulk updates across Office 365 services, manage Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams configurations, and automate administrative tasks.

* Solid understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and PKI.

* Working knowledge of VMWare virtualization.

Industry and Work Experience:

* 7+ years of experience in IT with focus on Office 365 and Entra ID Engineering required.

* Proven experience in private/public cloud infrastructure (Azure& AWS) planning and deployment required.

* Experience in designing and supporting Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy Updates(GPO), DNS, DHCP required.

Academic:

* Bachelor's degree in technology or related field required.

* Microsoft 365 certification preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  
  
  
  • Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  
  
  
  
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• AT&T Employee Discount
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.