It Microsoft Systems Specialist

Job Title: IT Microsoft Systems SpecialistDepartment: Information TechnologyJob Location: WinnipegReq Id: 704Posting Start Date: 11/10/26Job Description
About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.The Role
We are seeking a Microsoft Systems Specialist to manage and support our Microsoft 365 environment and on-premises Active Directory infrastructure. This role is responsible for the administration, security, governance, and optimisation of Microsoft's cloud and identity platforms, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient services for our organization.As a member of the IT Systems and Infrastructure team, the successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 and Active Directory technologies and identity management systems, working closely with IT leadership, our dedicated Service Desk team, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.Your Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain the Microsoft 365 tenant, including:
Microsoft Entra IDExchange OnlineMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint /OneDrive for Business OnlineMicrosoft DefenderIntune/Endpoint ManagerPower Platform administration
Manage licensing, subscriptions, and service usageConfigure and maintain tenant settings, policies, and governance standardsMonitor Microsoft service health and investigate service-related issuesPlan and execute Microsoft 365 upgrades, feature rollouts, and change management activitiesAdminister email systems, mail flow, anti-spam, anti-phishing, and email security controlsIncident response planningProvide training as requiredAbout You
Experience supporting organizations with 500+ usersCertification or comparable experience of MS 365 administration including those platforms listed previously, as well as Purview, conditional access, privileged identity management and SentinelCertification or comparable experience of Active Directory architecture and managementIn‑depth knowledge of creating, administrating, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs)Experience with Windows Server 2022, 2025, and Windows Hyper‑V environmentsGood understanding of Entra Connect and ADFSExperience with Powershell, bash and general automation through scriptingIn‑depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices including vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response and security policy creationExperience working with authentication services, user lifecycle, and policy managementOrganizational skills, ability to manage time and resourcesAble to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of multidisciplinary teams within the IT team and KGSStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to travel to any of our regional offices in Canada or the United StatesMust be eligible for security clearances for both government and private sector clientsThis position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret Level II Status security clearance with the Government of Canada. As part of the screening process, candidates may be required to provide detailed residency, employment, and education history and consent to applicable identity, criminal, credit, and security checks. For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada’s Personnel Security Screening Overview.KGS Group is an employee‑owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
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