M365 Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced M365 Engineer to support enterprise cloud initiatives for a banking organization in Denver, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is suited for a senior specialist who can independently guide solution design, technical delivery, and platform improvement across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. The role focuses on building secure, scalable collaboration and identity solutions while partnering with technical and business teams to advance modernization goals.

Responsibilities:
Architect, deploy, and refine Microsoft 365 and Azure-based solutions that align with enterprise performance, security, and scalability needs.
Provide senior-level technical leadership across the Microsoft platform, translating business objectives into practical cloud designs and implementation plans.
Manage and improve core Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online to support reliable communication and collaboration.
Drive initiatives related to security, compliance, governance, and identity management within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Assess emerging Microsoft AI capabilities, including Copilot, and recommend or implement use cases that improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Create cloud adoption approaches, technical standards, and modernization roadmaps to guide ongoing platform evolution.
Partner with infrastructure teams, security specialists, and business stakeholders to deliver well-integrated and sustainable solutions.
Resolve advanced technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and offer expert guidance on complex platform challenges.
Produce clear architecture documentation, operational procedures, and technical recommendations for stakeholders and support teams.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a senior Microsoft 365 engineering, architecture, or related cloud-focused role.
Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 Enterprise, Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Exchange Online Protection.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management, and cloud governance practices.
Familiarity with evaluating, implementing, or supporting Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools.
Solid understanding of secure cloud architecture principles and enterprise best practices in regulated environments.
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy while managing complex technical priorities from planning through execution.
Effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly.
Experience delivering large-scale Microsoft cloud solutions; exposure to tools such as Intune, Conditional Access, Entra ID, Defender, or Purview is a plus.

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