M365 Engineer
Location: AUS
Employment type: Contractor
Timezone: AEST
We are seeking an experienced M365 Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, configuring, and optimizing Microsoft 365 (M365) solutions, including Exchange Online, security configurations, and collaboration tools. This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, with additional experience in Defender and Copilot.
– Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online and other productivity tools.
– Monitor and optimize M365 services to ensure security, compliance, and high availability.
– Provide technical expertise for email administration, migration, and troubleshooting in Exchange Online.
– Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender for security and compliance (preferred).
– Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices for identity management, threat protection, and compliance policies.
– Evaluate and provide recommendations for M365 enhancements, including Copilot for AI-driven productivity improvements (nice to have).
– Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.
– Troubleshoot and resolve complex M365 and Exchange-related issues, escalating as needed.
– Maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, policies, and best practices.
Requirements:
– 5+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 administration with a focus on Exchange Online.
– Strong understanding of M365 security features, compliance policies, and identity management.
– Experience managing and troubleshooting M365 services in an enterprise environment.
– Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for email security and threat protection (preferred).
– Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
– Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve system issues.
– Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with IT teams, security specialists, and business stakeholders.
Preferred Certifications/Qualifications:
– Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
– Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (preferred)
– Experience working with Microsoft Copilot for productivity enhancements (nice to have)
– Knowledge of hybrid Exchange deployments and email security best practices