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This is a hands-on, early-career role for someone who is technically grounded, security-conscious, and eager to build real-world experience across Microsoft 365 administration, SaaS platform management, Power Automate, telephony, and IT security.\nYou'll work directly with management and department heads across time zones. Training will be provided for specific platforms and internal processes - but you need to be self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information with good judgment.\nThis role grows with you. As your skills develop, so will your responsibilities.\nWhat You'll Do\n Microsoft 365 Administration\nManage users, groups, licenses, mailboxes, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive access\nHandle onboarding and offboarding in M365 and connected systems\nTroubleshoot M365 issues - Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, MFA, login, and access\nMaintain accurate records of user accounts, permissions, and access changes\nSaaS Platform Administration\nAdminister Zoho Vault (password vault): user access, shared vaults, credential hygiene\nMonitor and maintain Backupify (SaaS backup): backup health, alerts, and recovery requests\nAdminister telephony platforms (Dialpad / VoipLine): user setup, call routing, troubleshooting\nPower Automate\nSupport creation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Power Automate Cloud Flows and Desktop automations\nDocument flow logic, triggers, dependencies, and expected outputs\nHelp identify manual processes that can be converted into structured workflows\nIT Security & BYOD Checks\nConduct basic security checks for remote team members on BYOD devices\nVerify MFA setup, antivirus protection, OS updates, and secure storage practices\nCreate security awareness materials: phishing guides, password hygiene, safe browsing\nEscalate security concerns or policy violations to management\nDocumentation & General Support\nMaintain SOPs, user guides, onboarding/offboarding checklists, and knowledge base articles\nProvide remote IT support across departments, time zones, and both companies\nCoordinate with external vendors when escalation is required\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired\nIntermediate working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Administration (users, groups, licenses, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)\nFamiliarity with Power Automate Cloud Flows or Power Automate Desktop\nGood understanding of IT security basics: MFA, password hygiene, phishing awareness, antivirus\nStrong documentation skills and attention to detail\nClear written communication - especially for non-technical audiences\nAbility to work independently and know when to escalate\nComfortable reporting directly to management and communicating updates professionally\nComfort using time-tracking tool (Hubstaff)\nPreferred (Nice to Have)\nExperience with Zoho Vault, LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, or similar password vault tools\nExperience with Backupify or other SaaS backup platforms\nExperience with Dialpad, VoipLine, RingCentral, or similar telephony systems\nBackground supporting remote or international teams\nExperience creating SOPs, troubleshooting guides, or knowledge base articles\nBasic knowledge of DNS/email authentication (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) - a plus, not required at hire\nInterest in automation, AI tools, and SaaS operations\nBYOD & Remote Work Requirements\nThis is a fully remote role. You must provide and maintain your own equipment. At minimum:\nReliable laptop or desktop suitable for daily IT administration work\nStable high-speed internet connection (backup connection preferred)\nUpdated operating system and active antivirus/endpoint security\nAbility to use MFA/authenticator apps and secure password management\nWillingness to comply with company BYOD, confidentiality, and data security policies\nContractor Rate Reference\nRates below are for 42 hrs/week (approx. 182 hrs/month) with no statutory Philippine benefits. Pure contractor arrangement - the rate quoted is the all-in cost to the contractor.\nJunior Contractor - Independent Level\nSuitable for someone with around 2-4 years of experience who can work independently, has solid Microsoft 365 administration skills, and has experience or awareness working with SaaS tools. The expected monthly rate is AUD 1,093-1,300.\nStrong Junior Contractor - Advanced Level\nSuitable for someone with around 3-6 years of experience who requires minimal supervision and has experience with Power Automate and multiple SaaS tools. 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