Microsoft 365 Administrator & Governance Specialist – Reston, VA

Microsoft 365 Administrator & Governance Specialist
Location: Reston, VA
6+ months

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Microsoft 365 Administrator and Governance Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing Microsoft 365 services—including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance, implement governance policies, and drive user adoption through education and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Microsoft 365 services for secure and scalable operations.
• Implement and enforce governance policies across M365 workloads, including data loss prevention (DLP), retention, access controls, and auditing.
• Educate and support end users on Microsoft 365 features, tools, and governance best practices.
• Monitor service health, usage, and compliance metrics, providing actionable reports and dashboards.
• Automate administrative tasks and integrate M365 with enterprise systems using PowerShell and Graph API.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and deliver aligned solutions.
• Manage user provisioning, license assignments, and group policies across the M365 ecosystem.