Azure/M365 Engineer

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Azure/M365 Engineer to join their team, supporting cloud transformation and optimization initiatives. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure and M365 environments in line with security standards, business goals, and cloud strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure and M365 infrastructure components, including virtual machines, networking, storage, databases, and collaboration platforms.
• Integrate and support hybrid environments by connecting on-premises systems with Azure/M365 services.
• Lead efforts in identity and access management (IAM), including SSO, MFA, and privileged access management.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates using tools like Terraform and PowerShell.
• Implement best practices for scalability, security, cost optimization, and resource monitoring.
• Collaborate across Infrastructure, Security, DevOps, and Application teams to support deployments, troubleshoot incidents, and enforce governance policies.
• Produce architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and technical documentation for planned initiatives.
• Manage cost controls, backup, disaster recovery solutions, and ensure compliance with both internal policies and industry regulations.
• Conduct regular audits, compliance checks, and optimization reviews of Azure/M365 environments.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as PowerAutomate, Logic Apps, and Python scripting.
• Stay current with platform updates and emerging cloud technologies.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (preferred).
• Microsoft certifications (Azure/M365 Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect) highly desirable.
• Proven experience in cloud engineering, IT infrastructure, or enterprise systems integration.
• Hands-on expertise in deploying, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Azure and M365 in large-scale enterprise or compliance-focused environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, security, identity management, and storage.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation best practices.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as legal, finance, healthcare, or public sector preferred.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

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