Senior Microsoft Systems & Cloud Engineer (6045)

Posting Title: IT Systems Engineer – Microsoft 365 & Azure | Longwood, FL

Hook: Join an onsite Microsoft-focused technology consulting team where you’ll solve complex infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure, and security challenges across diverse business environments. This direct-hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $110,000–$125,000. You’ll also have access to professional development and certification opportunities.

Quick Facts

• Location: Longwood, FL
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• License/Certs: No required license specified; Microsoft, Azure, security, networking, or related certifications preferred
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Annual salary: $110,000–$125,000 based on experience, technical skills, and certifications
• What You’ll Do
• Administer and optimize Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Azure, and virtualized environments.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Configure user accounts, permissions, licenses, access controls, and device administration across Windows, macOS, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender, Intune, Lighthouse, Zero Trust, and other Microsoft security and compliance controls.
• Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure, networking, connectivity, cloud, hardware, software, and mobile-device issues.
• Maintain network environments involving DNS, DHCP, routing, VLANs, wired and wireless connectivity, and network equipment.
• Use PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate administrative tasks, document configurations, and improve infrastructure practices.
  
  

What You Need

Required

• 10 years of hands-on IT systems administration or infrastructure experience, including Windows Server, desktop, and network management.
• 7 years of hands-on Microsoft 365 administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, networking, and virtualization.
• Experience administering Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Hands-on Azure and Microsoft security experience, including Microsoft Defender or related security tools.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and PowerShell scripting skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Azure or security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, or MS-102.
• Cisco Meraki, Network , Security , CISSP, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, VLANs, routing, and mixed Windows/macOS environments.
• Experience in B2B technology consulting or IT services supporting multiple client environments.
• Familiarity with Intune, Lighthouse, backup and recovery, log management, and cloud security best practices.
  
  

About The Assignment

This onsite assignment supports a Microsoft-focused technology consulting team serving business clients through Microsoft 365, Azure, cybersecurity, networking, and related IT services. The role offers the opportunity to work across varied technical environments while expanding expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, automation, and modern workplace technologies.

NextPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply to NextPath.

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