Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

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Enterprise Applications Microsoft 365 Engineer (Information Technology)



About the Role

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association supports the aspirations and dreams of a secure defined benefit retirement for over 650,000 members working for Colorado. By joining our team, you would become one of them, have direct influence supporting the retirement security of people you know, and be part of an IT team that enjoys teamwork, exceptional benefits, and opportunity to grow your skills and learn new skills.

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Microsoft 365 Engineer to manage and optimize Microsoft 365 services, implement automation solutions, and maintain email security platforms. This role involves leading technical projects, supporting enterprise applications, and improving operational efficiency through scripting and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Conditional Access, Power BI, etc.)

  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and enterprise tools like Automic Automation

  • Manage email security solutions (Proofpoint, Exchange Online Protection)

  • Provide Tier 2 support for enterprise applications

  • Lead small-to-medium technical projects

  • Maintain system security, compliance, and documentation

What We're Looking For:

  • Expertise in Microsoft 365 administration

  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

  • Experience with enterprise automation tools and email security solutions

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

What We Offer:

  • Standard office environment with frequent computer use

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

  • A collaborative and inclusive team culture.

  • Flexible work environment with remote options.

  • Required occasional on-call assistance outside of normal business hours

Summary of Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing, deploying, maintaining, testing and monitoring technology systems for the organization. Serves as an escalation resource for the IT Support Desk and System Administrators for technical matters. Leads and participates in technical projects utilizing skills in requirements gathering, analysis, design and development. Leads application and systems security maintenance, planning and implementation for enterprise applications. Continually identifies and pursues ways to improve the day-to-day operational functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • Anticipates multiple outcomes by applying a variety of methods and tools to ensure quality services and production readiness

  • Administers and supports multiple systems and business processes for the organization

  • Provides proactive solutions to repetitive problems with swift decision-making, minimizing issue resolution time, and improving solutions

  • Breaks down large problems into manageable ones to determine issue source and resolution using autonomous resourcefulness

  • Creates actionable requirements by actively and thoughtfully participating in team and vendor discussions, manages expectations, and solves issues

  • Regularly writes systems documentation that may be used and adapted by others for issue resolution and manages status updates

  • Leads and efficiently delivers small to moderate size projects as assigned under general supervision of senior staff

  • Prepares procedural, troubleshooting, recovery, and administration documentation

  • Participates in Disaster Recovery planning and testing

  • Administers and patches enterprise application servers as assigned

  • Participates in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development

  • Research and identify potential future state solutions to support evolving business and technological needs

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in technical (STEM) field and two years' experience in technical role preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with batch job schedulers, scripting languages and SQL

  • Knowledge of Operating systems, office software, enterprise software and server systems

  • Excellent understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes

  • Understanding of networking systems and protocols

  • Excellent problem solving skills

  • Professional written and interpersonal skills when communicating with employees

  • Experience administering and integrating enterprise applications

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.

  • Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds

  • All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry

  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

  • Ability to operate standard PC equipment

  • Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadline and tight schedules

Hybrid Work Option

  • Opportunity to work from home up to three days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.

Interested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers. Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.

Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.

All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA's Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading.  You may request copies of these policies from PERA's talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA's Investment Administration team.

 

 About Colorado PERA

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Colorado PERA offers benefit services to public employees across Colorado, including teachers, state troopers, snowplow drivers, correctional officers and many others who provide valuable services. As Colorado's largest pension plan, we serve and educate over 700,000 members who are former and current public employees. 

At PERA you will earn more than a paycheck. PERA is a culture where you can grow your potential and work in an inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued. We hire exceptional employees and recognize that our people are our best asset. Not only do we make sound investments for our members, PERA invests in our employees' growth through training and leadership opportunities.

To promote wellbeing, we offer hybrid or flexible working options for most roles and a total rewards and benefit program including health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans; generous paid time off and volunteer hours; pension and retirement plans, including PERA's defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable; tuition assistance; free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy; free on-site fitness center to stay active; employee assistance program; training, leadership and mentoring programs and more. PERA is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

To learn more about life at PERA, watch this video or visit www.copera.org/careers.

 

Position Title: Enterprise Applications Microsoft 365 Engineer
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Enterprise Applications Manager
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $105,000.00 to $125,000.00 Annual, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 09/12/2025 to 09/28/2025

Apply Salary Minimum: 105000Salary Maximum: 125000

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