3rd Line MS / VMware Infrastructure Engineer

This role is Hybrid and requires 2/3 days office based attendance per week.

About the company:
This South Manchester based company are a technology-driven organisation committed to enhancing productivity and collaboration through innovative solutions. Their IT infrastructure team supports a variety of platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Linux, to help their teams deliver world-class services. As they expand, they are seeking a skilled and passionate 3rd Line MS / Storage Infrastructure Engineer to join them in maintaining a seamless, efficient, and secure environment.

Job Overview:
The Microsoft 365 Linux Systems Engineer will be responsible for the administration and integration of Microsoft 365 services with Linux-based infrastructure. This role will involve the configuration, management, and support of Microsoft 365 solutions (such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) while ensuring a smooth interaction with Linux-based systems. You will be the key link between Microsoft cloud services and the Linux environment, helping to deliver a cohesive, secure, and highly efficient IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) in a hybrid environment alongside Linux-based systems.
• Integrate and automate workflows between Microsoft 365 applications and Linux-based tools using scripts, APIs, and cloud connectors.
• Design and implement authentication mechanisms, including Azure AD and Linux PAM, for seamless user access across platforms.
• Develop, manage, and optimize automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or other automation tools to streamline administrative tasks for both Microsoft 365 and Linux environments.
• Support email routing and collaboration services (Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams) in a hybrid environment, including hybrid identity management and migration strategies.
• Ensure security policies are followed across both Microsoft 365 and Linux systems, including data loss prevention (DLP), encryption, and identity management.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve cross-platform issues and ensure Microsoft 365 services are fully integrated and functional on Linux-based devices.
• Configure and manage Linux-based mail servers (e.g., Postfix, Dovecot) to integrate smoothly with Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 services.
• Support the integration of cloud storage solutions such as OneDrive with Linux environments.
• Monitor system performance, security, and compliance of both Microsoft 365 and Linux servers, addressing any incidents, issues, or vulnerabilities promptly.
• Document and maintain detailed systems configurations, procedures, and policies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Strong knowledge of Linux server administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, etc.) and familiarity with integration methods for Microsoft-based services.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell for Microsoft systems and Bash for Linux systems.
• Experience with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Active Directory, and user authentication across hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of email routing and collaboration tools in a hybrid environment, such as integrating Microsoft 365 services with Linux mail systems (e.g., Postfix, Dovecot).
• Solid grasp of cloud computing principles and experience working with Microsoft 365 in a cloud environment.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience in setting up and troubleshooting hybrid environments and workflows between Microsoft 365 and Linux-based systems.
• Ability to manage