IT Systems Administrator - Microsoft 365

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

The Systems Administrator - Microsoft 365 role is primarily responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining the Microsoft 365 ecosystem at Bell Partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a proactive approach to security and compliance, and strong collaboration skills to support a modern, cloud-first environment.

Responsibilities

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties, and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

Design and manage endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune, including device provisioning, configuration, and compliance, application deployment, and endpoint security.

Administer the identity and access management using Active Directory and Entra ID, including user and group provisioning, conditional access policies, and enterprise applications (single sign-on and SCIM provisioning).

Ensure timely deployment and verification of security patches and updates to all managed devices, leveraging Microsoft Intune and automation tools to maintain compliance and minimize vulnerabilities.

Configure and maintain Azure services that support identity, security, and endpoint management.

Implement automation for monitoring, reporting, and integration of endpoint management, networking, and security tools using PowerShell and ServiceNow.

Maintain detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting to ensure operational consistency and knowledge sharing.

Stay current with new features, release notes, and security advisories of tools under management and proactively recommend improvements, new features, and emerging technologies to enhance security and usability.

Provide guidance and support to junior members of the IT Operations team to empower them to complete tasks and develop their skills and capabilities.

Be available after hours in the event of a security incident

Qualifications

3-5 years experience implementing and maintaining Microsoft Intune and Entra ID.

Knowledge of endpoint security best practices and compliance frameworks.

Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Familiarity with Azure services related to identity and security.

Network architecture and troubleshooting skills are preferred.

Demonstrated scripting and / or programming skills with PowerShell, JavaScript, COBOL, and / or Python.

Experience with ServiceNow IT Service Management a plus.

Familiarity / experience with REST and GraphQL APIs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!