Modern Workplace Engineer

Overview

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Modern Workplace Engineer to take charge of implementing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace solutions. This role requires a hands-on, senior engineer proficient in creating secure and optimized Modern Workplace environments using Microsoft's latest cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Modern Workplace infrastructures within Microsoft 365 ecosystems.
• Provide expert-level technical support and engineering guidance for Microsoft Copilot readiness, enablement, configuration, and governance.
• Manage data governance and compliance tasks leveraging Microsoft Purview.
• Deliver secure, cloud-first workplace solutions with robust implementation and support.
• Conduct hands-on implementations such as Microsoft 365 migrations, tenant setups, and configurations.
• Manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security, device compliance, and application deployment.
• Enable and support Microsoft Copilot adoption among users.
• Implement Microsoft Purview features including data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and information protection.
• Implement identity, access, and security controls with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity governance.
• Deploy Microsoft Defender solutions spanning endpoints, identity, email, and cloud services.
• Contribute to technical workshops, planning sessions, and assessments by providing practical engineering expertise.
• Support project scoping and technical planning by offering implementation insights, effort estimates, and delivery considerations.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, implementation plans, and customer handover materials.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge internally, and enhance the continuous improvement of Modern Workplace engineering standards.

Skills and Technical Expertise

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Strong capabilities with Microsoft Intune, modern desktop management, endpoint security, device compliance, and application delivery.
• Advanced knowledge of identity and access management including Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and MFA.
• Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Copilot readiness, configuration, adoption support, and governance.
• Expertise in Microsoft Purview for data governance including DLP, sensitivity labeling, information protection, retention, and compliance.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, Microsoft Defender technologies, and modern workplace security controls.
• PowerShell skills for scripting and automation are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Modern Workplace engineering, Microsoft Cloud, infrastructure, or endpoint management roles.
• Proven capability delivering technical implementations, migrations, operational improvements, and support enhancements.
• Experience in MSP, infrastructure, or multi-customer technical support environments.
• Involvement in Microsoft 365 migrations, tenant configuration, security, identity, endpoint management, compliance initiatives, and Microsoft Copilot and AI readiness is essential.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Relevant Microsoft Azure, Security, or AI certifications, such as AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, and SC-401.
• Microsoft Endpoint Administrator certification (e.g., MD-102) is advantageous.
• Certifications specific to Microsoft Copilot, AI, Modern Workplace, or compliance are beneficial.