Microsoft 365 Automation Engineer, EU based

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Automation Engineer to join a configuration-as-code initiative focused on automating governance and deployment within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who combines deep PowerShell development expertise with strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and DevOps practices. The position focuses on building scalable automation, extending open-source frameworks, and treating M365 configuration as code.

Details:

• Contract type: B2B (50% allocation)

• Start: ASAP

• Duration: Until the end of August (with possible prolongation)

• Location: Remote, EU based

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation for Microsoft 365 tenant configuration using a configuration-as-code approach

• Deploy and manage Microsoft365DSC framework across M365 services (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune)

• Extend and modify existing frameworks, including development of custom PowerShell modules and DSC resources

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) for automated configuration deployments

• Implement configuration drift monitoring and automated reporting

• Ensure security and compliance alignment of automated configurations

• Collaborate with stakeholders, document automation processes, and provide technical guidance when needed

Requirements:

PowerShell & Automation

• Advanced experience with PowerShell development (module creation, scripting best practices)

• Strong knowledge of Desired State Configuration (DSC) architecture (LCM, MOF files, custom resources)

• Experience interacting with Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs via PowerShell

• Ability to write clean, reusable, and testable code (Pester is a plus)

Microsoft 365

• Strong hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 workloads:

• Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Exchange Online

• SharePoint Online

• Microsoft Teams

• Intune (Endpoint Manager)

• Understanding of authentication models (Service Principals, App Registrations, Certificate-based auth)

DevOps & CI/CD

• Strong Git knowledge (branching strategies, PR workflows)

• Experience building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (YAML) or GitHub Actions

• Experience with configuration export/import methodologies

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft365DSC framework

• Knowledge of ReverseDSC and cross-tenant configuration synchronization

• Experience with Azure Automation or Azure Functions

• Microsoft certifications (MS-700, MS-102, AZ-400)

• Open-source contributions (PowerShell or Microsoft365DSC related)