Remote Technical Support - M365

Certification: Office 365 Cert (Highly Preferred)Notes: Remote, Boston, MA- will need to be able to reach the office in 30 minutes to support any tech emergencies if neededLocation & Contract Requirements:· Must be physically located within a 30-minute radius of Boston, MA.· Must have a reliable home internet connection and a dedicated quiet workspace.· We are seeking a skilled and proactive Helpdesk Specialist / Junior Systems Administrator for a 3-month contract. In this dual-focus role, you will provide top-tier end-user support while handling foundational systems administration tasks, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft 365 environments.· While this position is primarily remote, you will serve our Boston-based team and must live within 30 minutes of Boston to assist with occasional hands-on hardware deployments, equipment imaging, or urgent on-site troubleshooting.Key Responsibilities· End-User Support & Helpdesk· Serve as the primary point of contact for remote and local employees experiencing technical issues (hardware, software, network, and access).· Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk tickets with a high level of customer service and responsiveness.· Provision, image, and ship laptops (Windows/Mac) and peripherals for onboarding employees; coordinate the return of equipment for off boarding.· Junior Systems Administration & M365· Handle end-to-end Microsoft 365 (Office 365) setups, including creating user accounts, configuring mailboxes, assigning licenses, and setting up distribution groups/shared mailboxes.· Manage user permissions and access control via Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) and/or local Active Directory.· Configure and troubleshoot M365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook) for end-users.· Assist with basic network troubleshooting (VPN connectivity, Wi-Fi, home internet configurations for remote workers).RequirementsRequired Experience:· 2+ years of experience in an IT Helpdesk, Technical Support, or Junior Sys Admin role.· Strong M365 Experience: Proven track record of configuring Office 365 accounts, provisioning mailboxes, and managing basic tenant settings.· Proficient with Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID user administration.· Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows 10/11 and macOS environments.· Experience utilising MDM tools (e.g., Intune, JAMF) for device deployment is a major plus.