Manager, Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Management

Manager, Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Management - Contract - Raleigh, NC/Hybrid - $70.00 - $75.00 /hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Manager, Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Management for Raleigh, NC/Hybrid

Role Description

Microsoft 365 Platform & Project Leadership (Primary Focus)
Lead the architecture, engineering, and continuous improvement of Microsoft 365 services, including
Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
Drive global Microsoft 365 projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant outcomes.
Own end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery across regions.
Lead optimization initiatives across the Microsoft 365 collaboration suite to improve performance, reliability, and user adoption at enterprise scale.
Support the integration of third-party applications and automation initiatives within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Copilot & Digital Workplace Innovation
Contribute to Copilot readiness and adoption initiatives, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and identity governance requirements.
Partner with security, infrastructure, and endpoint teams to enable AI-assisted productivity within the Microsoft 365 platform.
Support continuous improvement of digital workplace capabilities through automation, standardization, and governance.
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint & Power Platform
Lead and support Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online services as core collaboration platforms.
Enable and govern Power Platform integrations and solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Develop technical documentation, standards, governance models, and best practices for collaboration and low-code platforms.
Security, Identity & Compliance
Implement and maintain security and compliance configurations, including identity governance, data protection, and Zero Trust principles.
Collaborate closely with security and endpoint teams on integrated identity and access solutions.
Operations, Support & Team Leadership
Provide Tier 3 engineering support for complex Microsoft 365, identity, and cloud-related incidents.
Lead and motivate small, distributed project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence.
Coordinate cross-functional and international teams to ensure alignment with business and IT objectives.
Skills and Requirement

A hands-on Microsoft 365 engineer and project leader with a strong foundation in identity, security, and enterprise collaboration platforms. You thrive in a global environment and enjoy combining platform ownership, project execution, and digital workplace innovation, including Copilot and automation capabilities.

5-10 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 engineering, cloud security, and enterprise IT infrastructure
Proven ability to lead and deliver global Microsoft 365-focused projects
Solid background in operational support, platform optimization, security, and compliance controls
Years of Experience

Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive)
Entra ID / identity and endpoint integration
Zero Trust concepts and cloud security best practices

Exposure to Copilot, automation, or AI-enabled productivity within Microsoft 365

Incident management and structured problem-solving

Documentation, standards, and governance development

Strong project management skills (Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall)

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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