Posting number: 166-2026-1144
Department: Information Technologies
Job classification: Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: IT and Computers, Database Administration, Software
The Orange County Information Technologies Department has an opening for a Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer. The work involves the responsibility for engineering, administering, securing, optimizing, and supporting the County’s enterprise Microsoft 365 environment and other cloud platforms to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient delivery and ongoing support of cloud services. This position ensures reliable collaboration services, strong identity and access controls, protection of County data, and alignment with organizational governance and compliance standards. The role provides advanced technical expertise in support of the County’s cloud strategy, digital service modernization initiatives, and cybersecurity objectives. This position will administer and support the County's Microsoft 365 environment and other cloud platforms, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient cloud operations through effective engineering, security governance, compliance, and technical support.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the IT Applications Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent plans and accomplishes work, makes decisions regarding customer needs and requests, and manages project assignments with a high degree of autonomy. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Performs related work as required.
Position location is Hillsborough, NC and this position does require in-office designated days each week.
*Background check is required.
Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1878875
NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID environments, migrating legacy systems to Microsoft 365, managing enterprise-level tenants, and working with Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and cloud-based device management; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for required work experience.
Preferred Certifications and Qualifications:
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check. Employment cannot begin until the candidate has been fully cleared.
The incumbent may be required to obtain additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Chief Information Officer.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Once eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site on designated days each week to support operational needs and foster effective collaboration. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office and demonstrate the ability to perform successfully in both in-person and remote work environments.
Making Orange County a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work, and play, today and for generations to come, by providing outstanding, cost-effective regional public services.
We strive to be a high quality model governmental agency that delivers services to the community in ways that demonstrate:
Excellence - Provide responsive and timely services
Leadership - Leverage available resources as we partner with regional businesses and other governmental entities
Stewardship - Seek cost-effective and efficient methods Innovation Use leading-edge innovative technology
