M365 Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 15 - 18 LPA) Min Experience: 8+ years Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India JobType: full-time Requirements Responsibilities: ∙Operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft 365 technologies ∙Evaluate, design, and deploy foundational frameworks and governance models for Microsoft 365 services ∙Architect and deliver end-to-end Microsoft 365 solutions, with strong emphasis on Entra ID (Azure AD), on premises Active Directory, and Okta federation ∙Drive the adoption and integration of new technologies and advanced features across the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g., Copilot for M365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams) ∙Demonstrate expert-level proficiency with Exchange Online, ensuring reliable and secure operations ∙Design, configure, and maintain effective Teams and SharePoint internal and external collaboration strategies ∙Configure and manage cross-tenant access and collaboration settings ∙Possess a deep understanding of built-in Microsoft 365 security and governance capabilities, including Microsoft Purview with a focus on data security ∙Collaborate closely with the cybersecurity team to design, review, and validate security and governance controls for Microsoft 365 and related solutions ∙Serve as a subject matter expert for Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory, providing mentorship to junior team members and guidance to operational teams ∙Work with infrastructure, network, and application teams to seamlessly integrate Microsoft 365 solutions across the enterprise ecosystem ∙Participate in technical design reviews to ensure solutions meet best practices, performance expectations, and enterprise standards ∙Identify opportunities to improve service performance, resilience, and operational efficiency; implement enhancements proactively ∙Stay current on the latest Microsoft 365 capabilities, roadmap developments, feature releases, and industry trends, advising on organizational benefits ∙Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management artifacts ∙Provide tier 3 and advanced escalation support for Microsoft 365–related issues ∙Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity, authentication, and configuration issues across both on premises and cloud environments Preferred Qualifications: ∙Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field ∙Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, MS-500, MD-102) ∙8+ years of experience in a senior-level role focusing on Microsoft 365 services ∙Deep knowledge of Entra ID authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management ∙Proven track record leading successful deployments, migrations, and modernization initiatives within Microsoft 365 and hybrid identity environments ∙Demonstrated PowerShell proficiency, including automation development and complex bulk operations across Microsoft 365 services ∙Strong knowledge of key Microsoft 365 workloads (SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive) ∙Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment ∙Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines effectively Must-have skills M365