Overview
On Site
$75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Skills
Senior M365 Platform Engineer
Job Details
We have partnered with our client in their search for a:
Senior M365 Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design and implement automation solutions for M365 platform management using PowerShell, Bash, and Terraform.
- Configure, secure, and monitor all M365 services (excluding SharePoint) using infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Develop and maintain Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Power Automate, and Power Apps for automated response to platform events and routine maintenance tasks.
- Manage Microsoft Entra ID configurations including conditional access policies, privileged access management, and identity lifecycle automation.
- Implement and maintain security policies across the M365 stack, including Defender for Office 365 and Information Protection.
- Assist in administration and governance of Power Platform environments.
- Create self-service capabilities and automated workflows to reduce manual administrative overhead.
- Collaborate with the security team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Document platform configurations, automation scripts, and operational procedures.
- Participate in on-call rotation for platform-related incidents.
- Collaborate and mentor the Service Desk team to help alleviate manual tasks they perform across the M365 stack.
- Manage and secure Exchange Online, including mail flow rules, anti-phishing policies, transport configurations, and mailbox provisioning.
- Analyze M365 license utilization, recommend optimizations, and enforce policy-based assignment strategies to control spend.
- Resolve complex technical issues (Tier 3) and perform root cause analysis to optimize M365 environment.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure teams on backup/recovery operations and disaster recovery testing related to M365 implementation.
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a Sys Admin who has grown into a Senior M365 Engineer.
- Strong automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, and/or Terraform.
- Expertise in Exchange Online and On-Prem.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD).
- Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is highly preferred.
- Experience with CiraSync or similar contact sync tools.
- Strong understanding of identity governance and compliance frameworks.
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in systems administration and Microsoft 365 engineering roles.
Title
Senior M365 Engineer
Location
Remote - U.S. based
About Korn Ferry
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