Office 365 IT 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...

  • 520861
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Division of Info Tech
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Closing at: Feb 28 2026 - 23:55 CST
  • On-site
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About This Role

The Microsoft 365 Engineer plays a central role in enhancing the university’s cloud collaboration and productivity environment by deploying, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID. The position supports the university’s hybrid identity strategy through the integration of on‑premises and cloud identity systems, ensuring seamless authentication and consistent user experiences across platforms. Emphasis is placed on strengthening Microsoft 365 security and compliance through the application of Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, Purview, Information Protection, and related capabilities while resolving complex issues involving Microsoft 365 workloads, identity, and hybrid configurations. The role also contributes to institutional resilience by assisting with disaster recovery and business continuity planning for Microsoft 365 services and by maintaining documentation and governance standards that promote stability and alignment with institutional objectives. Collaboration with academic, administrative, and research units ensures that Microsoft 365 solutions effectively support teaching, learning, and operational needs across the university.

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: 2/28/26

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: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

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 you can visit the site 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.