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Continental Mills

Applications Administrator

Continental Mills, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


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Applications Administrator

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The Krusteaz Company ! The Applications Administrator is responsible for planning, deploying, and maintaining applications used by Krusteaz employees, including the Microsoft 365 platforms and other software and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft 365, be detail-oriented, possess excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions:

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Oversee and handle the organization's applications, which encompasses the Microsoft 365 productivity suite (Dynamics, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive for Business, Power Platform) and other non-Microsoft 365 applications.Plan, design, deploy, and administer Microsoft 365 security services, including identity and access management, Intune endpoint management, DLP, Defender Suite, Entra, and compliance management.Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and stakeholders, resolving application incidents and requests in a timely manner.Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures for the administration and governance of applications used by Krusteaz employees.Conduct discovery with internal and external stakeholders to create a project plan and deliverables that meet the requirements while adhering to design best practices.Plan, configure, and manage third-party SaaS integrations for authentication, security, and accessibility.Stay updated with the latest trends, updates, and advancements in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, administration, and configuration.Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for administration and automation tasks related to Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to think critically, problem solve, and articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.Understanding and experience administering Microsoft 365 security features, data protection, compliance requirements, identity and access, and ability to implement and enforce security best practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues related to Microsoft 365 and other IT applications deployments and configurations.Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.5+ years of experience in a customer-facing IT role, preferably within the M365 ecosystem.Experience with Hybrid Active Directory, VMware, and Citrix strongly preferred.Experience within the manufacturing industry, including knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and logistics is preferred but not required.Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

A people-focused company that cares:

We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.A valued and supported workforce : We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.An engaged and energized culture:

At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.A place to grow and make a difference:

An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Hybrid Work Model:

At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Information:

An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $81,581 and $134,600. We typically pay out between $92,000 and $117,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.