- Company Name
- Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd.
- Job Title
- Platform Administrator
- Job Description
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Job title: Platform Administrator
Role Summary:
The Platform Administrator manages and optimises a global Microsoft 365 environment and associated identity, email, and collaboration platforms. The role ensures secure access, high availability, and compliance while providing tier‑2/3 support and driving automation across the organisation.
Expectations:
- 5+ years of experience administrating Microsoft 365 in a global enterprise.
- 3+ years managing Microsoft Azure, Mimecast, and Okta.
- Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation proficiency.
- Microsoft certifications: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Security/Compliance/Identity Fundamentals (or equivalent).
- Experience in financial, legal or debt‑recovery sectors preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer global identity & access management (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, role‑based policies).
- Configure, monitor, and update Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and licensing.
- Manage email security via Mimecast: policy set‑up, threat protection, incident response (phishing, spam, malware).
- Oversee Okta, Citrix DaaS, Zoom, Ninja RMM, Salesforce, PowerDmarc, WEM/FSLogix, Pantheon/Wordpress, and other platform integrations.
- Conduct regular security and compliance audits, document findings, and recommend improvements.
- Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps or other tools.
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Assist with M365 migrations, upgrades, and new feature deployments.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and best‑practice guidelines.
Required Skills:
- Microsoft 365 administration (enterprise‑grade).
- Microsoft Azure administration (AD, Intune, Conditional Access).
- Mimecast and Okta configuration and policy management.
- Strong PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
- Knowledge of DLP, Conditional Access, MFA, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with Citrix DaaS, Zoom, Ninja RMM, Salesforce, WEM/FSLogix, PowerDmarc, Pantheon/Wordpress.
- Incident response and threat analysis in email security.
- Audit, documentation, and process improvement skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (or equivalent).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.
- Relevant tertiary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Manchester, United kingdom
Hybrid
Mid level
02-02-2026