Cloud Engineer / Microsoft 365 Administrator

Cloud Engineer / Microsoft 365 Administrator

Location: Guildford / Hybrid (rare visits to the office required)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Administrator to manage, optimise, and secure a Microsoft 365 environment.

Key Skills are M365 and Hyper-V.

However, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with user management, security policies, Intune, Exchange Online migrations, and Autopilot deployments.

You will play a key role in ensuring a secure, efficient, and well-governed M365 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Microsoft 365 Administration:

• Manage user identities, licenses, and security groups in Azure AD & Microsoft 365.
• Configure and enforce Conditional Access Policies (CAP) for secure access.
• Implement and manage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Zero Trust policies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

Endpoint Management (Intune & Autopilot):

• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Intune for MDM (Mobile Device Management) & MAM (Mobile Application Management).
• Set up and automate Windows Autopilot for zero-touch device provisioning.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies for endpoints (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
• Manage application deployments and updates via Intune.

Exchange Online & Migrations:

• Perform migrations from on-prem Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Manage mail flow, mailboxes, shared mailboxes, and distribution groups.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) co-management with Intune.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and bulk administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel for advanced threat detection.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams administration (voice, meetings, policies).

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft 365 Administrator or similar role.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-100/MD-101) or equivalent certifications (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Azure AD, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Zero Trust security.
• Proven experience with Exchange Online migrations and hybrid environments.
• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, and endpoint security.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to document processes and policies clearly.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with IT teams and end-users.