Sr. Microsoft 365 & Modern Workplace Engineer

Sr. Microsoft 365 (M365) & Modern Workplace Engineer

Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Duration-6 months contract to direct hire

Job Title: Sr. Microsoft 365 (M365) & Modern Workplace Engineer

Location- Remote in the US with travel. Will also consider remote candidates in the USA who are open to 15–25% travel to South Carolina Travel to support plant deployments 

Status: Contract to Hire after 6 months

Pay Range-Mid 130k to upper 160k
Experience Required: 7+ Years

Position Summary

Conversion Salary: Mid-$130Ks to upper-$160Ks base salary, depending on experience.
Initial Contract Pay: This position will be paid on an hourly W2 basis during the initial contract period. 

Please provide your desired hourly W2 rate for consideration. Medical benefits are available. No C2C or 1099; candidates must be able to work as a W2 employee of Strategic Staffing Solutions.

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Microsoft 365 (M365) & Modern Workplace Engineer to lead the architecture, engineering, security, and optimization of enterprise Microsoft 365 and modern workplace solutions. This individual will serve as the technical subject matter expert for Microsoft cloud technologies, collaboration platforms, identity and access management, endpoint management, and productivity solutions.

The ideal candidate brings advanced hands-on expertise with Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph API. This role will drive enterprise technology initiatives, automate administrative processes, strengthen security and compliance, and deliver scalable solutions that improve collaboration and productivity across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a senior-level Microsoft 365 engineer with deep technical expertise, strong automation capabilities, and experience leading enterprise-wide modern workplace initiatives. This individual combines hands-on engineering skills with strategic thinking, security awareness, and the ability to partner across technical and business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable Microsoft cloud solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, Microsoft cloud technologies, modern workplace engineering, or a related field.

• Advanced hands-on experience designing, administering, and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments, including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Apps.

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, enterprise applications, and identity lifecycle management.

• Advanced experience administering Microsoft Intune and managing endpoint configuration, policies, and security.

• Proficiency developing automation solutions using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.

• Experience with Power Platform solutions and enterprise productivity integrations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale enterprise technology projects from planning and design through implementation and optimization.

• Strong understanding of identity governance, security controls, compliance requirements, and Microsoft cloud administration best practices.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for Microsoft 365, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for collaboration, identity, endpoint management, and productivity platforms.

• Architect, design, implement, and optimize scalable Microsoft 365 solutions that support enterprise growth, business objectives, and security requirements.

• Manage and enhance Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Apps, and related Power Platform solutions.

• Lead identity and access management initiatives involving SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, enterprise applications, identity governance, and automated user provisioning and deprovisioning.

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune to support endpoint configuration, device management, policy enforcement, and security compliance.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Graph API integrations to automate provisioning, administration, reporting, and user lifecycle management.

• Partner with Infrastructure, Information Security, Endpoint Management, Service Desk, and Business Applications teams to deliver cross-functional technology initiatives.

• Provide Tier III technical support and resolve complex Microsoft 365, identity, collaboration, and endpoint management issues.

• Establish and maintain platform standards, governance practices, security controls, and operational procedures.

• Lead platform upgrades, lifecycle management, roadmap initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen security, and enhance the end-user experience through automation and modern workplace technologies.

• Support plant deployments, facility expansions, and site assessments across North America and Europe.

• Communicate technical recommendations, project updates, and complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in a relevant IT engineering or infrastructure role.

• Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft cloud environments and leading complex technical initiatives.