Microsoft 365 Configuration & Administration Specialist at Thebes IT Solutions Ltd, London, £Contract Rate

Role: Microsoft 365 Configuration & Administration Specialist

Location: London

Key Essential Skills

• Strong Microsoft 365 configuration and administration experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, and Entra ID/Azure AD.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance settings.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern workplace technologies.
• Experience with PowerShell administration and automation.
• Understanding of Microsoft Copilot, AI tools, and LLM technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, support, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Desirable Skills:

• Microsoft certifications such as MS-102 or AZ-104.
• Experience with Power Platform and workflow automation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Purview.
• Experience working within fast-paced or private equity-backed environments.

Role Overview:

The Microsoft 365 Configuration & Administration Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, governance, and support of Microsoft 365 services and cloud-based collaboration platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performing Microsoft environments while supporting automation and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and support Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Manage Microsoft 365 user administration, permissions, policies, and licensing.
• Configure security, compliance, Conditional Access, and MFA policies.
• Manage endpoint security and device compliance through Microsoft Intune.
• Support Microsoft 365 migrations, deployments, and optimisation projects.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Microsoft 365 platform and cloud-related issues.
• Support automation and productivity initiatives using Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot technologies.
• Assist with AI and LLM-based solution adoption and integration.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Outline Thebes Group:

Thebes Group is an established managed services provider (MSP), creating a combined strategy around enterprise services, optimization and product-led transformation. The business operates alongside Thebes Optimisation Ltd which is building a product-led AI and optimization business focused on helping organisations address the growing cost, complexity and operational risk associated with Legacy technology environments.