[Remote] Lead Cloud Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365, AWS, Collaboration Tools)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. U.S. Financial Technology is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves architecting, managing, and optimizing enterprise collaboration platforms across Microsoft 365 and AWS, ensuring secure and compliant communication solutions while driving innovation in collaboration technologies.ResponsibilitiesLead administration and lifecycle management of Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, etc.)Architect and implement Microsoft Teams Room A/V solutions for hybrid collaboration and executive townhallsManage integration of third-party collaboration tools into the M365 and AWS ecosystemsManage integration of AI tools withing the collaboration space of M365 and AWS ecosystems to include Microsoft Copilot, Security Copilot, ChatGPT, etcDesign and enforce Conditional Access policiesManage Active Directory Groups and role-based access controls across platformsSupport AWS-hosted collaboration tools and services for usersOversee & Support email system architecture, routing, and hygiene across hybrid environmentsOversee & Support Microsoft Teams architectureLead collaboration-related audit responses and documentation for NIST, FHFA, Internal Audits, and InfoSec reviewsManage M365 software lifecycle, including feature rollouts, license optimization, and change managementMaintain and enhance DLP policies, Purview governance, Conditional Access, Security Control, and Identity managementMaintain and enhance Intune Management, Intune MDM, Intune MAM, Compliance policies, configuration profiles, app deployment, security baselinesBenchmark and evaluate emerging collaboration technologies for continuous improvementSupporting Windows Servers and Windows Desktops with increasing responsibilities administering client/server applicationsPerform system monitoring verifying the integrity and availability of all server hardware and software, reviewing system and application logsImplement and support infrastructure solutions such as collaboration tools – EFAX, B2B Integrations, Federation Services, Teams Rooms, Crestron Devices, UC Engines, Conference Room Cameras/Multi-Display SetupsAmazon Web Services (AWS) EC2, RDS, S3, VPC. Supporting OS Windows & Linux serversSkillsBachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum 7+ years of related experienceMinimum 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and collaboration technologiesMinimum 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role managing enterprise-scale deploymentsDemonstrated success in implementing Conditional Access Policies, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Intune Management, Workstation Deployments, Active Directory Management, Teams Room SystemsExperience supporting audits and compliance initiatives (e.g. NIST, Microsoft 365 Security Baselines, Windows Security Baselines - Laptops & Servers)Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. U.S. FinTech does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this positionProven leadership in managing enterprise collaboration platforms and cross-functional technical teamsStrong understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, administration, and integrationExperience with AWS tools and cloud native productivity solutionsExperience in Microsoft Graph API, Powershell/Python automation scripting, Intune policy managementExperience in managing Intune for laptops, MDM Solution, MAM SolutionsStrong communication and training skills for helpdesk enablement and executive engagementExperience with patch & vulnerability managementWorking knowledge of Office365 and its related online products (e.g. SharePoint & Exchange Online, MS Teams)Hands on experience with building and maintaining environments within AWS ecosystem (including EC2, VPC, RDS, ELB, EBS, S3)Experience with managing and administrating SCCM, Intune, SharePoint and ExchangeExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) & Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and its supporting OS Windows, Linux servers, Containers, Serverless, etc.: Design, Configuration, and Administration of WindowsMaintain and support the current patch management strategyAbility to troubleshoot configuration problems or system issuesProficiency with Enterprise level administration of common network services such as GPO, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP and troubleshooting as well as Microsoft Office 365 SuiteWorking knowledge of SQLWorking knowledge of supporting common services (DNS, MDT, OSD, TCP/IP, DHCP, storage, clustering)Ability to work independently with some guidance from supervisor/managerMust be self-motivated with strong communication skillsBenefitsPerformance bonus401k matchHealthcare coveragePTOBroad range of other benefitsCompany OverviewU.S. Financial Technology is a newly launched fintech company replacing Common Securitization Solutions for mortgage securities technology. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.usfintech.com.