Microsoft Cloud Engineer
Job ID: LG63726469
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Range: $100000.00 - $130000.00/YEAR
Job Type: Contract
Job Title: Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Employment Type: Full time (No visa sponsorship)
Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 DOE
Residency Requirement: Must reside in Pennsylvania
Abel Personnel is hiring on behalf of our client for a Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer to join a highly collaborative IT infrastructure team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies in a hybrid work environment.
Position Summary: The Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in the architecture, implementation, and support of the Microsoft M365 suite. This includes Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Intune. This position plays a key role in ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable cloud-based collaboration and communication systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect, configure, and administer Microsoft 365 services across the organization.
Manage data governance and compliance using Microsoft Purview (DLP, retention, labeling, eDiscovery).
Administer and support endpoint management via Intune, transitioning from hybrid to cloud-native management.
Provide Tier 2–3 troubleshooting and proactive administration across Microsoft 365 components.
Create and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and system maintenance.
Collaborate on enterprise-wide cloud initiatives and ensure alignment with security standards (NIST, STIG).
Support and maintain hybrid Exchange environments, including legacy mail systems.
Document processes, SOPs, architecture, and configuration standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 systems engineering and administration.
Strong expertise in Exchange Online, Intune, Purview, Defender, and PowerShell scripting.
Proven experience in hybrid Microsoft 365 and on-prem integration scenarios.
Deep understanding of security policies, conditional access, and identity management.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must be a U.S. citizen residing in Pennsylvania.
Must be eligible for direct hire (no sponsorship available).
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft certifications (M365, Security, Azure).
Experience migrating file servers or legacy collaboration platforms to SharePoint Online.
Experience with MECM (ConfigMgr), SQL databases, and Windows/macOS/iOS endpoint configurations.
Why Work With Us:
Join a mission-driven organization focused on expanding access to higher education.
Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule and a supportive team environment.
Abel Personnel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer recruiting on behalf of its valued client.