Senior Project Engineer - Azure/M365
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listed on 2026-02-21
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Tier 3 Project Engineer (Azure/Microsoft 365) — Remote Position Summary
The Tier 3 Project Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering projects centered on Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Office 365, Entra , Intune). You will own projects end-to-end (discovery through deployment and handoff), troubleshoot complex technical issues, and collaborate closely with internal teams and client stakeholders in a fast‑paced MSP environment.
This is a 100% remote position (no onsite travel required).
Key Responsibilities- Lead delivery of Tier 3 projects including Azure and Microsoft 365 implementations, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
- Design and implement Azure solutions aligned with best practices (subscriptions/RBAC, core services, security, and Azure networking).
- Execute Microsoft 365 projects across Exchange Online, SharePoint/One Drive, Teams, and tenant/security configuration.
- Design and implement identity solutions using Microsoft Entra (Azure AD):
Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, role‑based access, and hybrid identity scenarios where applicable. - Implement endpoint management with Microsoft Intune: enrollment, compliance/configuration profiles, application deployment, Windows update rings, and Autopilot (where applicable).
- Serve as escalation for complex Azure/M365/identity/endpoint issues; perform root‑cause analysis and document preventive actions.
- Troubleshoot networking issues impacting cloud services (DNS, DHCP, routing, VPNs, firewall/NAT, latency, certificates).
- Produce high‑quality client‑ready documentation: implementation plans, change/rollback plans, diagrams, configurations, and handoff notes.
- Mentor Tier 1–2 engineers and contribute to internal standards, runbooks, and knowledge base.
- 5+ years of hands‑on IT engineering experience (MSP experience strongly preferred).
- Very strong, current experience with:
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365 / Office 365
- Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) (MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, RBAC)
- Microsoft Intune (device management, compliance, policies, app deployment)
- Strong networking fundamentals and troubleshooting ability (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing basics, VPNs, firewalls/NAT, certificates/PKI).
- Proven ability to lead and deliver projects end‑to‑end with strong documentation and change control discipline.
- Excellent communication skills in a remote‑first environment.
Candidates must have one of the following (active or earned within the last 24 months preferred):
- Microsoft 365 Certified:
Administrator Expert (preferred), or - MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator) plus at least one relevant associate‑level Microsoft credential such as:
- Endpoint Administrator Associate (Intune‑focused), and/or
- Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Entra ‑focused)
If not currently held, certification must be obtained within an agreed timeframe after hire (e.g., 90–180 days).
Preferred Qualifications (Nice‑to‑Have)- Microsoft security experience (e.g., Defender for Endpoint/Office 365), Purview, and Azure security features.
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience.
- Power Shell automation (Microsoft Graph familiarity a plus).
- Additional certifications (nice‑to‑have):
- Azure Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect
- Network+ / CCNA or equivalent networking background
- Security+, SC-xxx, or similar
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