Apex is hiring a Manager of Microsoft Services & Cloud Administration to lead and mentor a small team responsible for managing M365, Exchange Online, Entra ID, Azure administration, and related services. This hands-on role involves providing daily direction, supporting technical oversight, and ensuring alignment with best practices while partnering closely with the Identity team on Okta SSO integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Microsoft cloud services, including M365 and Azure administration, and proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation. They must possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of Windows administration and Active Directory fundamentals to drive continual service improvements and maintain security compliance across the enterprise.
Directly lead and mentor System Administrators managing Microsoft cloud services.
Oversee Entra ID administration, including user management and hybrid identity configuration.
Serve as escalation point for highly technical issues across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID platforms.
Drive continual service improvements through automation of provisioning processes using PowerShell and Graph API.
Manage security and compliance configurations across M365 services, ensuring adherence to policies.
What we're looking for
At least 7 years of professional experience in IT systems administration, focusing on Microsoft cloud services.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing or leading IT teams.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise in M365 and Azure administration, including resource management and cost optimization.
Strong background in Entra ID for identity and access management, with hybrid identity scenario experience.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and understanding of Microsoft Graph API for automation tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Market check
Salary context
This
$124,000–$155,000
range sits above
17%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$128,000–$217,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,425–$211,200
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Apex
Apex Fintech Solutions provides brokerage infrastructure and clearing services to financial services companies, enabling them to deliver investing, trading, and retirement solutions to their customers. Industry: Financial Technology & Brokerage Infrastructure
Apex currently has
34 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$129,200–$161,500
across 10 roles with salary data.