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Why Join the Pack? At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm. What would you do? The Microsoft 365 Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the hybrid Microsoft stack, including O365, Entra ID, Exchange, Intune, OneDrive, Teams, Copilot, Defender, etc. This is a technical position and will be hands-on. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions: Manage, support, and provide technical expertise for all Office 365 applications including Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Entra ID, Power BI, Security and Compliance, etc. Manage Intune and Autopilot to provide consistent and seamless endpoint deployments. Perform day to day activities within the Active Directory/Entra ID and O365 tenant including managing user accounts, shared mailboxes, dynamic Proven understanding of PowerShell scripting to automate tasks and analyze data. Provide technical support to end users. Analyze and monitor for outages, trends, and global issues with Microsoft stack applications and systems. Collaborate closely with helpdesk support, security, infrastructure, and other IT personnel to ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. Analyze and monitor for outages, trends, and global issues with Microsoft stack applications and systems. Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring, configuration management and reporting solutions. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new products, technologies, roadmaps, strategies, and future trends in client-facing Windows hardware & software, as well as potential areas for process improvement. Ensure that solutions, processes, and business knowledge is documented and communicated to other members of the technology team to mitigate single point of contact risk. Assist IT Department personnel in administering and maintaining on-prem server infrastructure as needed. The above essential functions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time. This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other: Experience administering Entra ID, O365, Endpoint Manager/Intune/Autopilot, Enterprise Mobility Security, Defender. Experience with desktop/software deployment and patching. Proficiency in using/administering Windows 10/11 and Microsoft O365 application suite. Proficiency with core Cybersecurity fundamentals. Prefer previous experience with the following technology solutions or other like solutions: SSO (Duo/Okta/Authenticator), End Point Management (JAMF, WSO, Kaseya), Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure), VMware, Networking (Meraki, Cisco Firewalls, Fortinet Firewalls), Backup Solutions (Veeam, Code42), AV (Carbon Black, Crowdstrike), Microsoft Dynamics, and other similar technologies. Strong end-user-facing skills. Excellent communication skills from the executive level to hands-on resources are critical to success. Mobile Device Management of iOS/Android devices. Proficiency with core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Knowledge of Cloud and virtual computing environments Azure, AWS, Nutanix Hyper-V, VMWare etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic delivery of responsibilities. Preferred Microsoft Azure/M365 Certifications Preferred Security Certifications Additional information: Experience: We are looking for a minimum of 5 years of IT related experience working across multiple domains, and 3 years of O365 Administration experience. Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred. Supervisory Responsibility, if any : This position does not have supervisory responsibility. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are typically 8:30 AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday. In addition to working office hours staff are required to work all Timberwolves and Lynx games, in addition to external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Travel Position isn't expected to travel to external events. EEO Statement The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization Our DEI Commitment Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good. As an organization, we're proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger. E-Verify Statement We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Apply now to interview with us Minnesota Timberwolves

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