What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Certified Engineer position at New York Institute of Technology?
Overview:
New York Institute of Technology offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals.
This position will specialize in leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across New York Tech. The Microsoft Certified Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement end-to-end Microsoft solutions, encompassing on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, leveraging AI and Azure services as appropriate.
- Configure, deploy, and manage Microsoft infrastructure components, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SharePoint, Teams, SQL Server, and Power Platform.
- Architect and implement AI-driven solutions using Microsoft Copilot services to enable intelligent automation, analytics, and personalized learning experiences.
- Configure, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 applications and features to meet business requirements.
- Maintain Microsoft 365 tenant configuration settings, such as domain name settings, federation, and external access.
- Work with the Security team to configure and manage Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and clients on the integration, customization, and optimization of Microsoft solutions.
- Collaborate with software developers, data scientists, and other technical teams to design and implement custom applications and workflows leveraging Microsoft technologies.
- Analyze business requirements, assess technical needs, and recommend optimal Microsoft-based solutions to enhance educational processes and outcomes.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in Microsoft technologies, AI, and higher education trends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required; Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; prior experience working in the higher education sector, with a strong understanding of academic workflows, institutional data management practices, and regulatory requirements preferred.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect certification or equivalent, with additional certifications across the Microsoft technology stack (e.g., MCSE, MCSA) preferred.
- Proven experience in full stack development, including proficiency in front-end (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) as well as back-end tools commonly used in Microsoft environments (PowerShell, C#, SQL).
Other Information:
New York Institute of Technology considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
