Microsoft 365 Administrator II

Lantana Consulting Group provides services and software for standards-based health-information exchange. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the industry with two decades of expertise in developing and deploying technical specifications and interoperability solutions. As a rapidly growing distributed, employee-owned company, we hire exceptional talent nationwide and offer flexible remote work arrangements. We take pride in our mission to improve public health and quality of care and to advance research.

Primary purpose:

Responsible for the management, security, and optimization of Lantana’s Microsoft 365 environment. Oversees core services including Purview, SharePoint, Intune, Teams, Exchange Online, Defender for Endpoint, and Entra ID to ensure they operate securely, efficiently, and in alignment with company policies and federal compliance requirements. Maintains secure configurations, monitors system health, and drives continuous improvement.

A successful candidate will do the following:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine site architecture, strengthen governance practices, and translate technical requirements into clear, actionable plans
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource across the organization
• Assess the current state of the ecosystem, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement best practices that strengthen governance, security, and overall performance
• Lead initiatives such as SharePoint modernization, enhancing system governance, and developing automation strategies that support security and compliance
• Act as the central steward of Lantana’s collaboration infrastructure: manage identity and access controls, streamline user and group management, and adhere to NIST and internal/external security standards

• Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field 
• Five to eight years of progressive experience in IT administration, including at least two years focused on Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy and/or Microsoft 365
• Strong proficiency in administering Microsoft 365 services such as SharePoint, Intune, Teams, Exchange Online, and Entra ID
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing security capabilities, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, DLP, MFA, Conditional Access, and baseline security configurations
• Solid understanding of the principles of identity and access management, including IAM, RBAC, and policy-driven access controls
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead platform enhancements, particularly SharePoint modernization or similar system-improvement initiatives
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Ability to complete and maintain a federal-government Position of Public Trust Level 5 background investigation

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficiency in PowerShell for process automation and system management
• Experience implementing automation for reporting, license-management, and user-lifecycle processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview and compliance-management tools
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365 with other platforms via APIs or third-party tools
• Experience supporting compliance efforts such as NIST 800-53 or similar frameworks, including conducting audits and addressing security findings
• Current Microsoft 365 certification

Additional information:

• We are a remote organization, but we prioritize in-person collaboration during key events such as our annual company meeting. 
• We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• For this position, the candidate must reside in the United States.