(Senior) IT Engineer / M 365 Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Leadec global; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Job summary

Leadec global in Stuttgart is hiring an IT professional to design, implement, and operate a modern Microsoft 365 platform from Exchange Online to SharePoint and Teams. You will lead governance, security, and data protection initiatives while coordinating with global teams.

You will drive AI readiness, act as a technical lead on cross-border projects, and automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell and Graph API, ensuring platform health and proactive support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience engineering Microsoft 365 environments in international enterprise.
• Proven track record with migrations or large tenant configurations.
• Strong English and German (B2+)
• Experience with governance and security by design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain Microsoft 365 services across the stack.
• Define and enforce governance policies balancing productivity and control.
• Lead security and identity management (Entra ID, MFA, CA).
• Drive data protection with Purview and DLP/eDiscovery.
• Lead global projects and coordinate external providers.
• Automate admin tasks using PowerShell and Graph API.

Skills

Modern Workplace stack

PowerShell automation

Intune/Endpoint Manager

Microsoft Entra ID

Defender for Office 365

Governance & security

AI readiness (Copilot)

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint Online

Exchange Online

Teams

OneDrive

Purview

Graph API

Job description

Join our global IT operations team, which manages and continuously develops our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure from the network to the cloud.

Your tasks

• Tackling tasks:Platform Engineering & Governance: Design, implement, and maintain core Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive); define and enforce governance policies that balance user productivity with enterprise control.Security & Identity Management: Manage and harden the Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) environment, including Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Governance; manage Defender and ensure the platform meets modern "Zero Trust" security standards
• Taking responsibility:Compliance & Data Protection: Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and sensitive information labeling to meet international regulatory requirements
• Living collaboration: Strategic Consulting: Translate business requirements into technical architectures; coordinate with external service providers and act as a technical lead on global projects
• Driving Progress: AI & Innovation: Lead the technical assessment and implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven features, including preparation of the data layer (SharePoint/OneDrive) for AI readiness and managing extensibility
• Being passionate about technology: Service Delivery & Automation: Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues; automate repetitive administrative tasks and lifecycle management by using PowerShell and Graph API

Your profile

• Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent vocational training with significant professional experience; certifications are a plus
• Know-how: Deep expertise in the "Modern Workplace" stack: Teams, SharePoint and Exchange Online; Strong command of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune (Endpoint Manager); practical experience with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Office 365; proficiency in PowerShell for environment-wide automation; understanding of Microsoft 365 Copilot prerequisites and data governance
• Experience: Several years of experience engineering Microsoft 365 environments within an international enterprise or a complex organization; proven track record of managing migrations or large-scale tenant configurations

• Working Style: Independent, with a structured, analytical mindset; prioritize security by design and take a proactive approach to platform health rather than just reacting to tickets
• Personality: Genuine interest in the rapid evolution of cloud technology; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in both English and German (minimum B2 level) is required to collaborate with our global teams and local stakeholders

Your benefits

• Security:the security of a large, globally active company with high standards for occupational safety
• Prospects:structured induction into the new area of responsibility, training and further education opportunities, e.g. via our Leadec Campus
• Remuneration:attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications
• Vacation:30 days vacation entitlement
• Flexibility:proportionate mobile working and flexible working hours
• Benefits:"Me@Leadec" makes our benefits accessible to you, e.g. company pension scheme, numerous benefits for employees, including local health and sports offers and the option to lease a company bicycle (also for private use)
• Transparency: easy access to company information and news via our employee app "we.do"

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