M365 Engineer

Sr. Microsoft 365 Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Microsoft 365 Engineer to serve as the top technical expert for Exchange Online and related Microsoft 365 services within a productivity-focused engineering team. This role is responsible for the engineering, configuration, support, and continuous improvement of the M365 ecosystem, with primary ownership of Exchange Online and secondary ownership of Purview compliance and Azure Entra ID integrations.
This is a highly visible role with ownership over Exchange modernization efforts, including the elimination of the remaining hybrid on-premises Exchange footprint. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong mentorship skills, and the ability to collaborate across security, compliance, and business teams in a fully remote environment.
This position is contract-to-hire, with an anticipated conversion salary of $125,000-$155,000 plus 10-15% bonus eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Sr. technical authority for Exchange Online and core Microsoft 365 services
• Lead Exchange modernization initiatives and complete the transition away from hybrid on-prem environments
• Engineer, configure, and support Microsoft 365 services to ensure platform stability, scalability, and security
• Own and support Microsoft Purview compliance implementations
• Support and integrate Azure Entra ID for identity and access management
• Partner closely with security, compliance, and business stakeholders
• Act as a Sr. technical mentor and escalation point for the productivity engineering team
• Advise on Microsoft 365 best practices and continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure reliability and performance in a fully remote workforce environment

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level experience with Exchange Online and Microsoft 365
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Entra ID
• Experience supporting SharePoint Online and OneDrive
• Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and administration
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and Agile methodologies

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.