Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer to lead our cloud environment, drive complex system consolidations, and support broader enterprise IT operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical subject matter expert for tenant-to-tenant (T2T) migrations and integrations resulting from Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Beyond specialized acquisition integrations, you will serve as a versatile technical leader—managing Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and providing Tier 2/3 senior support across systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer to lead our cloud environment, drive complex system consolidations, and support broader enterprise IT operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical subject matter expert for tenant-to-tenant (T2T) migrations and integrations resulting from Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Beyond specialized acquisition integrations, you will serve as a versatile technical leader—managing Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and providing Tier 2/3 senior support across systems.

• M&A & Tenant-to-Tenant Migrations (Core Focus)
• Architect, plan, and execute end-to-end M&A tenant migration strategies across Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online,
• SharePoint, One Drive, Teams) and Microsoft Entra  (formerly Azure AD).
• Consolidate and streamline disparate Azure subscription models, cloud workloads, and virtual networks postacquisition.
• Manage domain cutovers, MX record transitions, identity synchronization setups (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync), and
• cross-tenant coexistence policies (Coexistence/GALsync).
• Deploy and manage third-party and native migration tooling (e.g., Quest On Demand, Bit Titan Migration Wiz,
• Share Gate, or Microsoft Cross-Tenant tools).
• Establish migration runbooks, cutover schedules, and fallback plans to eliminate business downtime during cutovers.
• Azure & Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administration
• Administer and optimize core Azure services (Virtual Machines, App Services, VNETs, Azure SQL, Express Route,
• VPN Gateways).
• Configure and enforce M365 security posture:
  Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Entra
• Governance, and Defender for Cloud / Office 365.
• Oversee M365 tenant governance, license optimization, Microsoft Intune endpoint management, and Auto Pilot
• deployment profiles.
• Drive automation across administrative workflows using Power Shell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform /
• Bicep).
• General IT & Infrastructure Operations
• Function as an escalation point (Tier 2/3) for complex enterprise issues across network, cloud services, active
• directory, and application stacks.
• Maintain hybrid Active Directory environments, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and foundational networking protocols
• (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SaaS platforms, line-of-business applications, and security tools.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, architectural diagrams, and continuous M&A operational playbooks.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering M365 and Azure enterprise environments,
• including at least 2+ years leading hands‑on M&A tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• M365 & Cloud Ecosystem:
  Deep operational expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive for
• Business, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Entra .
• Migration Expertise:
  Proven record using migration suites such as Quest, Bit Titan Migration Wiz, Share Gate, or
• native Microsoft Cross‑Tenant Mailbox/One Drive/Domain migration capabilities.
• Networking & Identity: Comprehensive understanding of DNS configuration, SAML 2.0, OAuth, Single Sign‑On
• SSO), MFA, Conditional Access, and hybrid Directory topologies.
• Automation:
  Advanced proficiency in Power Shell scripting for environment discovery, bulk user/data operations, and
• API‑driven reporting.
• General IT Knowledge:
  Versatile technical capability spanning Windows/macOS endpoints, network infrastructure,
• and general IT service management best practices.

• AZ-104:
  Azure Administrator MS-102: M365 Administrator Expert SC-300:
  Identity & Access Admin
• Experience using Infrastructure-as‑Code (Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible) in Azure environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and agile project management concepts.

This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape cloud architecture during transformational business growth
phases while serving as a key backbone for day‑to‑day enterprise IT stability.