IT Engineer, Office 365 Engineer

The primary duty of the Office 365 Engineer involves tasks that require the consistent exercise of independent discretion and judgment in designing, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud solutions within the university's IT infrastructure. This rol...

  • 521562
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Division of Info Tech
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing at: May 29 2026 - 23:55 CDT
  • On-site
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About This Role

The Microsoft 365 Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and improving the university’s Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID. The role supports the university’s hybrid identity and cloud architecture by integrating on‑premises and cloud platforms to deliver reliable authentication, secure access, and consistent service behavior. This position focuses on the security, availability, and operational integrity of Microsoft 365 through the implementation and management of Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, Purview, and related controls, while resolving complex issues across identity, messaging, collaboration, and endpoint services. The engineer performs core cloud infrastructure duties such as service configuration, automation, monitoring, capacity planning, and lifecycle management to ensure scalable and resilient operations. The role contributes to disaster recovery, business continuity, and governance for Microsoft 365 services and collaborates with academic, administrative, and research units to ensure the platform reliably supports teaching, learning, and university operations.
 
 Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and six years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Entra ID).
  • Strong familiarity with hybrid identity environments, including Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, and MFA.
  • Hands‑on experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of hybrid cloud concepts (Azure, AWS, or similar).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex technical issues.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
  • Ability to produce documentation, follow governance standards, and support best‑practice adoption.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 security, compliance, DLP, and Purview technologies.
  • Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar).
  • Previous experience supporting enterprise‑scale hybrid cloud environments.
  • Background in disaster recovery planning and business continuity for Microsoft 365 services.
  • Experience contributing to cloud governance, policy development, or architectural standards.
  • Exposure to automation platforms (Azure Automation, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse user groups and stakeholder communities.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on: 5/29/26

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$70,000-$85,000

 

 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship: 

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote and Hybrid work options:

Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements.  An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.

Relocation to Kansas: 

Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives. 

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.