Principal Identity M365 Consultant

Computacenter PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Bristol seeks a Principal Identity Microsoft 365 Consultant to lead the design and delivery of complex Microsoft 365 solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor during presales, mentor junior consultants, and present strategies to clients. Successful candidates will have experience in Microsoft 365 technologies, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a company car.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Strong expertise in security-focused solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert during presales.
• Guide junior consultants and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Microsoft 365 expertise

Identity Governance

Single Sign-On

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant Microsoft qualifications

Job description

At Computacenter, we help our customers transform their IT landscape to enable smarter, more secure, and more connected workplaces. As a Principal Identity Microsoft 365 Consultant, you'll be joining our fast-growing Consultancy Practice, working with some of the most advanced Microsoft 365 and security technologies in the industry. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in high-profile customer projects, guiding strategy, shaping technical solutions, and delivering real business impact. You'll collaborate with passionate and talented professionals, while enjoying continuous learning opportunities that keep you at the cutting edge of technology.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of complex Microsoft 365 and hybrid solutions, including Entra ID, Identity Governance, Single Sign-On, Access Management, and the full Microsoft Defender suite
• Act as a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert during presales, helping to shape solutions that win customer business
• Present confidently to customers, validating requirements and supporting knowledge transfer at senior levels
• Guide and mentor junior consultants and technical staff, sharing your expertise to ensure successful project outcomes
• Take ownership of end-to-end solutions, from initial design through to delivery and handover
• Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and Computacenter colleagues across the business
• Stay ahead of industry developments, ensuring customers benefit from the latest Microsoft innovations

What you’ll need

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex Microsoft 365 and security-focused solutions in large organisations
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Identity Governance, Single Sign-On, and the Defender product suite
• Ability to design multi-technology solutions and contribute to technical, bid, and project documentation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting to large internal and external audiences
• Experience leading technical teams and influencing stakeholders, with strong people management and negotiation skills
• Relevant Microsoft qualifications or accreditations
• A collaborative, customer-first mindset with the drive to deliver outstanding results

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Car