Microsoft 365 Engineer

Dautom; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced M365 Engineer to join our IT department. You will manage and optimize the Microsoft 365 tenant, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, and related security features, while driving automation with PowerShell.

The role is onsite with an immediate joiner, requiring a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and a proactive, team-oriented mindset to solve business problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and security features.

Responsibilities

• Manage our client’s Microsoft 365 tenant.
• Administer Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams and Entra Identity.
• Handle identity, SSO, MFA and PIM configurations.
• Automate daily tasks with PowerShell scripts.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead migrations and tenant consolidation projects.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Entra ID

Intune

Power Platform

PowerShell

MFA & PIM

Security & Compliance

M365 migrations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Azure Active Directory

Intune

On-premises Active Directory

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Job description

Our Client is Established in 2008 as a subsidiary of a Holding company and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the group operates across real estate, education, hospitality, facilities management, and landscaping. Its portfolio encompasses specialised businesses focused on property development, education, hospitality, facilities management, and landscape services, with operations spanning multiple sectors within the UAE.

Notice Period: Immediate Joiner

About the Role

The M365 Engineer will be a key member of our clients IT department and provide advanced-level support, troubleshooting, and administration of Microsoft 365 environment. The role requires the candidate to handle complex technical issues, design and implement solutions for optimal performance, and lead escalations from the lower tiers of support. The role involves deep expertise in Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, Auto Pilot, Microsoft Purview, Power Platform along with a focus on compliance and automation. This is onsite role. Candidate should have a minimum of 7 Years of relevant experience. Should be able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative. Should carry a positive attitude towards business problems

Key Responsibilities

• Manage our clients Microsoft 365 tenant.
• Manage the day-to-day administration, monitoring, and support of Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Intune, Defender, and Entra Identity.
• Manage user & computer identities, roles, and permissions using Azure Active Directory & On-premises Active Directory.
• Manage and administer Identity, SSO, MFA & PIM.
• Provide support and resolve end user email issues, access issues and other issues related to Office365 services
• Administer Microsoft Teams, ensuring proper configuration, collaboration tools, and compliance.
• Ongoing administration of security features across Microsoft 365, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and other advanced security features.
• Administration, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Microsoft Intune for managing devices (Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS) and applications.
• Configuration and enforcement of mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) policies using Intune.
• Manage device enrollment processes, including automated provisioning, configuration profiles, and compliance policies.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 security features (Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Classification, Information Rights Management (IRM), etc.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations using Microsoft 365 Compliance tools.
• Maintain the secure score of the entire tenant within the acceptance range.
• Automate daily and repetitive tasks with PowerShell scripts.
• Maintain awareness of updates, patches, and new features; plan and execute monthly patches, upgrades or changes to ensure optimal performance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the configuration and performance of the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Execute and support M365 migrations and tenant consolidation projects.
• Evaluate and implement new Microsoft 365 capabilities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements / Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any computer stream (3-4 Yrs)
• Minimum 4-7 Years of relevant experience.

About Dautom

Dautom is a globally recognized IT consulting and technology services organization committed to enabling digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and a people-centric approach.

We partner with leading organizations across industries to accelerate business growth by delivering exceptional talent, strategic IT consulting services, and innovative technology solutions. With a strong global presence and deep industry expertise, Dautom empowers businesses to enhance operational excellence, embrace digital evolution, and achieve sustainable success.