Microsoft 365 Engineer
About the role
The Microsoft 365 Engineer is responsible for administering and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams. The role covers identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, endpoint and device management with Intune and Windows Autopilot, and implementing security and compliance controls. The engineer will deliver projects such as migrations and service rollouts, act as a technical escalation point, and drive automation and continuous improvement using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 technologies, security tooling, and client-facing communication skills. Prior experience in managed service or multi-tenant environments is highly regarded.
Must have
- 3 or more years engineering and supporting Microsoft 365, ideally in a managed service or multi-tenant environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams and SharePoint Online.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance tooling, including Defender, Conditional Access and Purview.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and familiarity with Microsoft Graph for automation and reporting.
- Experience with Windows Autopilot and modern device provisioning at scale.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and context-switch across multiple environments/projects.
- Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to document and explain technical decisions to varied audiences.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in an MSP, consultancy or multi-tenant environment (highly regarded).
- Exposure to Azure infrastructure, hybrid identity (Microsoft Entra Connect) and the Power Platform.
- Familiarity with regulated-industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, Essential Eight, or sector-specific standards, and relevant Microsoft certifications (highly regarded).
Technologies
- Authentication
- Azure
- DLP
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Intune
- ISO 27001
- ITIL
- macOS
- Microsoft 365
- OneDrive
- Power Platform
- PowerShell
- Microsoft Purview
- SharePoint
- Windows
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