Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace & Security Engineer

Empyrean IT; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Empyrean IT is seeking a Microsoft 365 Engineer to join our growing team in Melbourne. The role focuses on delivering Modern Workplace and security solutions for our customers, including Intune/Autopilot, Defender for Endpoint, Purview, and SharePoint/Teams migrations.

You will work with a small, dynamic technical team to implement, configure, test, document, and hand over projects, while maintaining strong customer outcomes and adhering to quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on Microsoft 365 and security experience.
• MSP/customer-facing project delivery experience.
• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, Defender, Purview, Teams.
• Migration experience: Google Workspace or on-prem to M365.
• Strong endpoint management and cross-platform security.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of client projects implementing Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace solutions.
• Configure and deploy Microsoft Modern Workplace and Security solutions, including Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, Purview, SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Apply documented security standards and best-practice guidance, such as Essential 8, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust principles.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes and scope, ensuring work is aligned to project requirements and customer commitments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across systems, endpoints, and Microsoft 365 workloads, including escalated support.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders, providing responsive service and contributing to positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with other engineers, project leads, and support teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to a strong delivery culture.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 and Security technologies and contribute ideas to improve service delivery.
• Follow Empyrean’s Quality and Project Management Systems, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Intune/Autopilot

Defender for Endpoint

Purview

SharePoint/Teams

Azure Virtual Desktop

Windows 365

Entra ID

M365 migrations

Hybrid Exchange

PowerShell

Zero Trust

CIS Benchmarks

Essential 8

Security governance

Communication skills

Customer engagement

Autonomy

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT or related

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Empyrean IT is seeking a Microsoft 365 Engineer to join our growing team in Melbourne. The role focuses on delivering Modern Workplace and security solutions for our customers, including Intune/Autopilot, Defender for Endpoint, Purview, and SharePoint/Teams migrations.

You will work with a small, dynamic technical team to implement, configure, test, document, and hand over projects, while maintaining strong customer outcomes and adhering to quality and compliance standards.