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Oakland University

Core Services Engineer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $75K - $77K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ December 29th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Core Services Engineer to manage and optimize the university's core IT infrastructure and collaboration platforms, primarily focusing on Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra ID. This role involves administering email systems, ensuring secure and reliable IT service delivery, driving automation and continuous improvement, and collaborating with IT teams to integrate Google and Microsoft ecosystems.

Highlights
  • Primary administrator and expert for Google Workspace services including Gmail, Drive, and Groups.
  • Secondary support for Microsoft 365 tools such as OneDrive, Teams, and Defender.
  • Management of Microsoft Entra ID for identity lifecycle, MFA, SSO, and conditional access policies.
  • Administer email systems with in-depth troubleshooting, configuration, and performance monitoring.
  • Perform system maintenance including software updates, server patching, and hardware upgrades.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows to improve operational efficiency.
  • Oversee enterprise-wide patching and coordinate communication to minimize user disruption.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, 4+ years IT systems administration experience, advanced Google Workspace skills, working knowledge of Microsoft 365, strong scripting and network fundamentals.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, higher education IT experience, knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, and virtualization technologies.
  • Salary range: $74,782 - $76,875 annually; benefits include comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and flexible schedules.