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Job Description
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 (six) months from the end of their assignment.
You r County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
The Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is accepting applications for Senior Microsoft M365 Administrator*. This position will work in the Enterprise Infrastructure Division supporting the County's enterprise IT infrastructure.
POSITION FOCUS
The Senior Microsoft M365 Administrator* is responsible for the administration, governance, and operational support of the County’s Microsoft M365 collaboration and messaging platforms. This role provides enterprise-level support for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and Exchange Online, while also contributing to governance, automation, security, and continuous platform improvement. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Microsoft M365 services, cloud administration, user and permissions management, and technical expertise across the Microsoft M365 ecosystem. The candidate will have a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.
*Official Title: Systems Support Analyst III. For more detailed information, please refer to the Systems Support Analyst III job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam prior to employment.
Availability: Must be available to work On-Call in a 24x7 environment. Incumbents may occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
Physical Requirements: Position requires multiple repetitive motions and the ability to lift at least 50 (fifty) pounds overhead.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience, within the past five (5) years, performing systems administration of Microsoft technologies.
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed, post high-school coursework from an accredited university or technical school in Computer Information Systems, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.
Substitution:
-An additional one (1) year of qualifying experience may substitute for 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the education requirement, up to 30 semester (45 quarter) units.
-A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of qualifying experience.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:- Works well in a collaborative team environment
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow or equivalent Helpdesk ticketing and management solutions.
- Hands-on experience using Entra and Active Directory account management tools such as CoreView and Quest Active Roles
- Demonstrated experience with enterprise data governance in MS Purview
- Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Entra, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, MS Defender
- Experience analyzing complex Microsoft technologies to troubleshoot problems and make improvements
- Ability to multitask on multiple projects and assignments in an organized manner
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the deadline: 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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