Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer

(Contract)- Job#5989

Title: Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer (Contract)- Job#5989
Location: Springfield, MA area / Hybrid Remote

Our client located in the Springfield, MA area has an immediate need for a Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer to join their team.

• Conduct architectural assessments, analysis, and design for Microsoft Entra , Active Directory, Azure, and hybrid identity environments.
• Provide clear recommendations, implement configuration improvements, and lead hardening efforts with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational resilience.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and the Infrastructure Services Department, guiding M365 and Azure proof?of?concept initiatives from evaluation through enterprise adoption.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and timely execution.
• Champion Microsoft cloud modernization efforts, advocating for updated business processes, technical controls, and operational models that improve productivity and maximize ROI from M365 and Azure platforms.
• Drive enhancements in identity governance, authentication standards, conditional access policies, and overall, Zero Trust alignment across enterprise identity platforms.
• Ensure robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery validation for identity, messaging, and Windows Server environments.
• Produce documentation, architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and technical guidance to support scalable, secure, and well-governed infrastructure operations.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field or equivalent, significant hands?on experience architecting and supporting enterprise Microsoft infrastructure environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tooling such as Ansible Automation Platform, Git-based configuration management, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus, but not required.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure Administrator/Architect, Entra , Windows Server) are highly desirable.
• Additional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or other cloud/security credentials are considered a plus and demonstrate strong alignment with operational or project?driven responsibilities.
• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Infrastructure technologies, including enterprise-scale architecture, deployment, and modernization.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Windows Server and Active Directory, including forest/domain design, Group Policy, multi?site replication, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Deep knowledge of Entra , M365, Exchange (on?premises & online), and hybrid identity integrations, including Entra Connect/Sync and authentication/SSO patterns.
• Proven experience leading M365, Exchange Online, and Azure migration projects, including coexistence, cutover planning, and phased adoption.
• Advanced Power Shell automation skills across AD, Entra , Exchange Online, and server/cloud administrative workflows.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity governance, Conditional Access, MFA, and privileged identity management, with experience improving identity lifecycle and security posture.
• 5+ years managing or leading complex IT projects, with familiarity in Dev Ops, Agile, and/or ITIL frameworks.
• Demonstrated record of driving organizational change, modernization initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration in enterprise environments.

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