Microsoft 365 Engineer - Hybrid
Posted 7 days ago by Totaljobs
£50,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
South East London (SE5)
Summary: Celon is looking for a proactive Microsoft 365 Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in a 3rd line Microsoft 365 role for an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, which may extend. The role involves managing Microsoft 365 services, Azure infrastructure, and providing expert support and guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Office 365, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Manage and administer Entra ID, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams environments.
- Manage Azure infrastructure including security and basic networking/firewall configurations.
- Pick up and resolve incidents in a timely and professional manner.
- Work directly with users to diagnose and fix issues.
- Feed into wider problem and change management processes to improve stability and service delivery.
- Oversee patch management and updates for Microsoft and Windows Server environments.
- Ensure systems remain compliant, secure, and up-to-date.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and troubleshooting.
- Identify, debug, and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
- Maintain compliance with information security policies and best practices.
- Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions.
- Work collaboratively to optimise and improve infrastructure performance and security.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in infrastructure management and information security.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a 3rd line infrastructure engineer role.
- Knowledge in PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
- Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender.
- Proven experience in the management and administration of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience with Windows Server administration and patch management.
- Strong background in incident resolution and contributing to problem and change management.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, including Azure firewall management.
- Knowledgeable in infrastructure monitoring tools and security processes.
- Excellent communication, user-facing engagement, and problem-solving skills.
Salary (Rate): £50,000 per annum
City: South East London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Celon is seeking a talented and proactive Microsoft 365 Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a 3rd line Microsoft 365 role who is ready to take the next step in their career - on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract with the potential to extend.
Key Responsibilities:
- Microsoft 3656 & Azure Management
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Office 365, Entra ID, Intune, Purview and Azure Virtual Desktop
- Manage and administer Entra ID, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams environments
- Manage Azure infrastructure including security and basic networking/firewall configurations
- Incident, Problem & Change Management
- Pick up and resolve incidents in a timely and professional manner
- Work directly with users to diagnose and fix issues
- Feed into wider problem and change management processes to improve stability and service delivery
- Patch & Systems Management
- Oversee patch management and updates for Microsoft and Windows Server environments
- Ensure systems remain compliant, secure and up-to-date
- Automation & Troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and troubleshooting
- Identify, debug and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability
- System Administration & Security
- Maintain compliance with information security policies and best practices
- Client Engagement & Support
- Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions
- Work collaboratively to optimise and improve infrastructure performance and security
- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in infrastructure management and information security
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a 3rd line infrastructure engineer role
- Knowledge in PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting
- Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender
- Proven experience in the management and administration of SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams
- Experience with Windows Server administration and patch management
- Strong background in incident resolution and contributing to problem and change management
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, including Azure firewall management
- Knowledgeable in infrastructure monitoring tools and security processes
- Maintains up-to-date expertise in Microsoft 365 trends, technologies and best practices
- Excellent communication, user-facing engagement, and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
- Certifications such as AZ104, AZ900, MS900 or SC900
- Awareness of Information Security Policies, vulnerability management and risk assessments
- Experience with advanced security and compliance solutions in Microsoft 365
Please note: Salary and annual leave entitlement will be pro-rated to reflect the 3-month fixed-term contract duration.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working – to support a better work-life balance
- Continuous Professional Development – is actively encouraged to maximise employee potential
- Medical Insurance – all employees are eligible for comprehensive private medical insurance cover that includes a Virtual GP Service
- Pension Scheme – to help employees plan for their future we offer a competitive pension scheme