The Messaging and Collaboration Engineering team seeks a seasoned and proactive professional for a position located in the Chicago office. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing Microsoft 365 services—including Copilot Agents, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, SMTP Relays, and File Servers—at an advanced level. This prominent role involves close collaboration with all departments and requires innovative problem-solving abilities, technical leadership, and the ability to drive process improvements. The team employs the Kanban framework and responds swiftly to changing requirements.

Our technologists are accomplished professionals committed to developing solutions that improve customer experience. This team provides essential services that support core business operations and promote employee satisfaction.

This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Microsoft 365 administration, routine maintenance, technical support, and system upgrades.
• Manage agents, Power Apps, and Power Automate flows using Agent 365, Copilot Studio, and Power Platform.
• Manage Exchange Online email delivery and protection.
• Manage Windows File Server, NTFS and Share permissions, and Amazon FSx operations.
• Oversee the administration and management of SMTP relay operations. Must have a firm understanding of SMTP traffic flow and logs. Experience with PowerMTA is a plus.
• Work with Corporate InfoSec to address security vulnerabilities and enterprise app reviews.
• Manage and triage escalated issues as Tier 3 escalation support.
• Act as Delivery Lead in the planning, development, and delivery of projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to peers.
• We utilize ITIL standards to guide our change management processes and to develop comprehensive documentation and knowledge articles within ServiceNow.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Stay knowledgeable with innovative technology and drive adoption of best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience using Microsoft 365 in a complex enterprise environment.
• 5–10 years of experience working with Windows File Server share, DFS, and NTFS permissions.
• 5–10 years of experience with email protection technologies like Exchange Online.
• 5–10 years of experience working with Teams and SharePoint Online.
• 2 years of experience with the management of Copilot agents, Copilot Studio, and Agent 365. Strong knowledge of Copilot licenses and entitlements is required.
• Advanced working knowledge of PowerShell commands, creating and modifying scripts, and connecting to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Exchange.
• Experience employing AI tools such as Copilot for task development, research, and automation.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Active Directory Enterprise applications and registration.
• Strong understanding of SMTP, OAuth, Graph API, DMARC, DKIM, and SPF.
• Experience with dynamic distribution lists.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD Connect.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft product licenses.
• Experience migrating mailboxes, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Purview and eDiscovery is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Apps administration is a plus.
• Experience with Amazon FSx is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members.
• 24x7 availability and participation in On-Call rotation.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health

  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

  • Stock Ownership Potential

  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

• Physical Health 

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

• Emotional Health 

  • Trust-Based Time Off

  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave

  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health 

  • Charitable Matching Gifts program

  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program

  • Paid volunteering days

  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.