Microsoft Office 365 Consultant

Job Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Microsoft 365 Architect and Administrator to lead the architecture, governance, and operations of our enterprise Microsoft 365 environment. This role focuses on designing scalable identity, security, and collaboration solutions using Microsoft best practices, while also owning the daily administration of M365 Responsibilities & Access Management (IAM)

- Architect and manage Azure AD tenant including Conditional Access, MFA hybrid identity, and SSO integrations

- Manage lifecycle processes for joiner, mover, leaver scenarios using automation via tools like Entra

- Drive governance and automation around access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and entitlement & Messaging Security (Must Have)

- Administer and architect Microsoft Defender for Office 365, including configuration, tuning, and management of :

1. Threat protection policies (anti-phishing, anti-spam, anti-malware).

2. Safe Attachments and Safe Links policies.

3. Automated investigation and response (AIR) capabilities.

4. Threat intelligence monitoring and reporting.

- Manage Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and integrate with third-party Secure Email Gateways (e.g., Proofpoint).

- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate Defender alerts into incident response and SIEM systems.

- Continuously optimize policies to protect against evolving threats and data & Collaboration Tools :

- Manage Teams policies, lifecycle, compliance, and integration with SharePoint and OneDrive

- Enable secure collaboration (internal & external) and ensure governance controls are in & Compliance :

- Define and enforce retention policies, data lifecycle controls, eDiscovery, and compliance across workloads

- Support audits, investigations, and compliance with regulatory Excellence :

- Provide L3 support and guidance to IT support teams on issue resolution and best practices.

- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and Engagement :

- Advise on Microsoft 365 licensing optimization and cost governance.

- Contribute to the enterprise roadmap and long-term Microsoft cloud to Have Management (Intune) :

- Architect and support device management using Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM).

- Deploy and standardize Windows Autopilot, compliance baselines, and application policies.

- Ensure secure mobile and endpoint access aligned with security Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- Microsoft certifications such as MS-102 (or MS-100 / MS-101), AZ-104, SC-300, or MS-500 :

- 12-15 years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft cloud technologies.

- 5+ years in Microsoft 365 architecture and administration in enterprise environments.

- Proven track record in large-scale enterprise deployments and Skills :

- Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite : Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive.

- Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 including policy configuration, threat monitoring, and automated response.

- Strong command of Azure AD and hybrid identity design.

- Experience with Microsoft Intune (Autopilot, Compliance Policies, App Deployment).

- Familiarity with Identity Lifecycle Management tools.

- Strong skills in PowerShell scripting or Power Automate for automation and reporting.

- Experience with third-party tools for email security (Proofpoint, Mimecast, etc.) and IAM.

Soft Skills :

- Strong communication and documentation skills.

- Ability to present and influence senior stakeholders.

- Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset.

- Experience working in a highly regulated environment (Aviation etc.) is a plus.