Sr. M365 Engineer- Ai Enablement

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Sr. M365 Engineer- Ai Enablement - Hybrid position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in New York, NY. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer to lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of enterprise Microsoft 365 solutions. This role is responsible for driving technical strategy and operational excellence across the Microsoft 365 platform, with a focus on Power Platform, Agent 365, Copilot technologies, PowerShell automation, AI enablement, and enterprise governance.

This position is ideally suited for a hands-on engineering leader with strong expertise in Microsoft 365 architecture, automation, AI integration within the Microsoft ecosystem, security and compliance, and modern collaboration technologies. Preference will be given to candidates who are comfortable working in a hybrid onsite environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across Microsoft 365 workloads, strong scripting and automation capabilities, and the ability to architect scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions. This individual will also serve as a senior technical resource, partnering with infrastructure, security, compliance, and business teams to modernize collaboration, streamline operations, and enable intelligent digital workplace solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Microsoft 365 Architecture & Engineering:

• Lead the design, administration, and optimization of Microsoft 365 services, including:
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • OneDrive for Business
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft Purview
• Develop and maintain enterprise standards for Microsoft 365 architecture, service configuration, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Evaluate platform capabilities and recommend enhancements to improve collaboration, security, automation, and user experience.
• Lead complex implementations, migrations, tenant configuration changes, and service improvement initiatives.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated Microsoft 365 issues.

Power Platform Solution Leadership:

• Architect and deliver business solutions using:
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power BI
  • Dataverse
• Design scalable automations and low-code solutions that improve operational efficiency and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain Power Platform governance, including environment strategy, DLP policies, connector usage, solution packaging, and application lifecycle management.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, reporting, and workflow optimization.
• Mentor junior team members and solution developers on Power Platform best practices.

PowerShell Automation & Operational Efficiency:

• Design and maintain advanced PowerShell automation for Microsoft 365 administration, monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
• Automate routine and complex tasks such as:
  • Provisioning and deprovisioning
  • License and group management
  • Mailbox and Teams administration
  • SharePoint and OneDrive management
  • Audit and compliance reporting
• Develop reusable script frameworks and operational tooling to improve support consistency and reduce manual effort.
• Support enterprise migrations, bulk updates, governance enforcement, and platform remediation activities through scripting.

Copilot Studio, Agent 365 & AI Solution Enablement:

• Lead the design, deployment, administration, and governance of Copilot Studio, Agent 365, and AI-powered Microsoft solutions, including custom copilots, conversational workflows, actions, and integrations.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify practical AI use cases that enhance productivity, self-service, and knowledge access.
• Integrate Copilot Studio, AI Foundry capabilities, and Microsoft 365 AI services with Power Platform and business systems to deliver intelligent user experiences.
• Support AI integration initiatives across the Microsoft environment, including Microsoft 365 add-ins, automation tooling, reporting solutions, and productivity enhancements.
• Establish guardrails and operational standards for AI-powered solutions, including security, compliance, access control, and support processes.

Governance, Security, Compliance & Data Protection:

• Partner with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure Microsoft 365 solutions align with organizational policies, financial services security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support governance across identity, collaboration, data handling, retention, auditing, access management, and AI-enabled services.
• Implement and support DLP policies and compliance controls related to AI models, Microsoft Copilot technologies, GDPR, and global regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, change management processes, and risk assessments for new or modified solutions.
• Help define standards for secure automation and low-code development.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Serve as a senior escalation point and subject matter expert for Microsoft 365 engineering and automation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, application teams, and business leaders.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, supportable technical solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, standards, architecture diagrams, and support procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience engineering and supporting enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
• Deep hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft 365 administration and engineering
  • Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse)
  • PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Microsoft 365 integrations and automation
  • Copilot Studio, Agent 365, and AI integration technologies
  • Microsoft Purview and governance capabilities
  • Microsoft 365 add-ins and automation tooling
  • Python scripting for automation and operational efficiency
• Strong understanding of:
  • Entra ID and identity/access management
  • Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive administration
  • Microsoft 365 governance, security, compliance, and DLP capabilities
• Experience architecting enterprise solutions and supporting large-scale cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications such as:
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect
  • Power Platform Developer / Functional Consultant certifications
  • Azure identity or security certifications
  • AI / Copilot-related certifications
• Experience with:
  • Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management
  • Microsoft Purview
  • AI Foundry and Microsoft AI ecosystem tooling
  • Teams Phone / Teams Rooms
  • Azure Automation, Logic Apps, or Functions
  • DevOps / ALM practices for Power Platform and low-code solutions
• Experience working in highly regulated, security-conscious, or enterprise-scale environments.

Key Skills:

• Microsoft 365 architecture and administration
• Power Platform solution architecture
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Python scripting and automation
• Microsoft 365 automation
• Copilot Studio, Agent 365, and AI solution governance
• Identity and access management
• Security, compliance, governance, and DLP management
• Enterprise troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Documentation and stakeholder communication

Success Measures:
The successful candidate will:

• Lead the delivery of secure, scalable, and well-governed Microsoft 365 solutions
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and scripting
• Expand business value through Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Agent 365, and AI innovation
• Reduce manual support overhead through intelligent workflows and self-service capabilities
• Strengthen governance, reporting, operational efficiency, and AI compliance controls across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Provide technical leadership and elevate engineering standards across the team

Pay rate range: $95.00 - $110.00 hourly.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.