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That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care-we’re changing lives.\nWe introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day:“What would I do if this patient were my mom?”That question drives everything we do.\nBut our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare-driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.\nJoin us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.\nPosition Summary\nThe Senior Client Platform Engineer (M365) is a senior technical engineer responsible for the support, analysis, documentation, and operational governance of Microsoft 365 cloud services and Windows and Apple endpoint management. Operational governance includes configuration and security baselines, patch compliance, and platform standards.\nThe role partners with Information Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, and IT Business Operations support teams to keep the workplace platform secure, compliant, and reliable in a regulated healthcare and life sciences environment. The role serves as a senior escalation point and provides technical guidance to Client Platform Engineers.\nJob Responsibilities\nMicrosoft 365 Cloud Services and Hybrid Identity\nAdminister and support Microsoft 365 cloud services, including SharePoint, Exchange, Entra, Intune, Autopilot, Teams, Copilot, and Azure, as a senior administrator for the platform.\nHold Microsoft 365 administrative roles assigned on a least-privilege basis, and follow company policy for privileged access, change approval, and separation of duties.\nSupport the hybrid identity environment, Microsoft Entra Connect sync, and partner with Windows Hosting team in support of legacy Active Directory\nWindows and Apple Endpoint Management\nSupport Windows and Apple endpoints using platform mobile device management tools Intune, Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, and Jamf.\nSupport AWS WorkSpaces for virtual desktops.\nSupport zero-touch endpoint hardware deployment in collaboration with hardware OEM and VAR partners and manage those vendor relationships.\nMaintain the test environment used to certify new desktop provisioning and software deployment packages before release.\nAutomation, Patching, and Platform Standards\nUse PowerShell and Terraform to automate and standardize the support, maintenance, and implementation of endpoints.\nManage patches and upgrades for endpoints, Microsoft 365 applications, and third-party applications using Intune, Jamf, Automox, and Absolute, including Microsoft Update Rings.\nApply and monitor CIS benchmarks for endpoint operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications, and remediate gaps in partnership with Information Security Operations.\nPartnership, Escalation, and Technical Guidance\nServe as liaison to Information Security Operations and Identity and Access Management teams.\nServe as the senior (tier 3) technical escalation point for support teams directly responsible for IT Business Operations.\nParticipate in large projects requiring analysis and architecture skills, and contribute technical design input in partnership with architects.\nWrite and maintain technical documentation and change records sufficient to support audit and compliance requirements.\nProvide technical guidance to Client Platform Engineers.\nEvaluate emerging Microsoft 365, endpoint, and AI capabilities and recommend adoption where appropriate.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\nMinimum of 5 years of IT platform engineering experience in a fast-paced, growing organization with 1000+ users, including at least 3 years supporting Microsoft 365 in a hybrid environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExtensive knowledge providing support, analysis, and governance in an environment with a mix of Windows and Apple endpoints.\nExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Intune Update Rings.\nExtensive knowledge of PowerShell.\nExperience working with and managing vendor relationships.\nMicrosoft certification such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert or Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate.\nExperience using Terraform to manage endpoints.\nExperience with Jamf, Apple Business Manager, Automox, and Absolute.\nExperience applying CIS benchmarks to endpoint operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications.\nExperience supporting AWS WorkSpaces.\nExperience working in a healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environment.\nPhysical Demands\nWork is primarily performed at a computer. Occasional handling of computer equipment and peripherals may be required.\nTraining\nAll job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.\nOther\nRequires periodic travel.\nRequires occasional work outside typical business hours to perform duties in the least impactful timeframes.\nRequires availability for on-call responsibilities several days per month.\nConditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.\nThis job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.\nCaris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. 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