Senior M365 Platform & Security Engineer (Federal)

Aurec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec is seeking a Senior M365 Cloud Specialist Infrastructure Engineer for a Federal Government environment. You will administer, optimise, and secure Microsoft 365 services across Teams, SharePoint, Purview, and Copilot, while using PowerShell to automate tasks and maintain infrastructure.

The role focuses on reliable service delivery, governance, and effective stakeholder communications within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Deep proficiency across Microsoft 365 administration (Teams, SharePoint, Purview, Copilot).
• PowerShell scripting/automation capability.
• ITIL-aligned service management frameworks (incident, problem, change, release).

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, and optimise enterprise M365 capabilities including Teams, SharePoint, Purview, and Copilot.
• Investigate and resolve complex SharePoint and M365 issues with actionable guidance.
• Implement and maintain security, governance controls, and data protection measures.
• Automate administration tasks with PowerShell and perform routine maintenance.
• Monitor service health, manage risks, and drive continuous service improvements.
• Develop technical designs, implementation plans, and support documentation.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

PowerShell scripting

ITIL service management

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Purview

Copilot

Job description

Aurec is seeking a Senior M365 Cloud Specialist Infrastructure Engineer for a Federal Government environment. You will administer, optimise, and secure Microsoft 365 services across Teams, SharePoint, Purview, and Copilot, while using PowerShell to automate tasks and maintain infrastructure.

The role focuses on reliable service delivery, governance, and effective stakeholder communications within a regulated setting.