Microsoft 365 Specialist (m/f/d)

Halian

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Specialist to support and enhance the digital workplace capabilities of our client in Abu Dhabi. This is an on-site, 12-month contract role requiring a proactive professional with strong technical and operational capabilities in Microsoft 365 solutions.Key Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
  • Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online
  • Collaborate with internal technical teams and external clients to troubleshoot and optimize M365 solutions
  • Ensure platform performance, availability, and security in alignment with organizational standards
  • Deliver support and guidance to end-users on Microsoft 365 usage and best practices
  • Participate in internal and client technical discussions to resolve issues and implement improvements
Operational Capabilities:
  • Act as the primary on-site escalation point for Microsoft 365-related incidents
  • Triage and prioritize incidents reported by the customer; ensure accurate logging by offshore support teams
  • Facilitate clear and timely communication between offshore support and on-site stakeholders
  • Verify and validate issue resolutions before updating the customer
  • Ensure all change requests are documented, approved, and controlled before implementation
  • Coordinate with offshore teams to fulfill standard service requests promptly
  • Validate alerts escalated by offshore teams and perform initial on-site diagnostics
  • Provide regular status updates to business users and IT leadership on ongoing technical issues
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with stakeholders to clarify requirements and manage expectations

Requirements:
  • Proven experience supporting and managing Microsoft 365 solutions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working in a mixed onsite/offshore support environment
  • Must be based in Abu Dhabi with immediate availability

Contract Details:
  • Duration: Minimum 12 months
  • Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
  • Benefits: Medical insurance and Visa provided
  • Work Environment: On-site with occasional travel within Abu Dhabi (transportation provided)
  • Halian Group:
With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers.Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.#LI-JJ1

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