Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer

Innovate Skillsource Ltd.; Gorey; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INNOVATE is recruiting an Azure, Modern Workplace & Security Engineer to join our Professional Services team to design and deliver secure Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions, with emphasis on security, governance and AI readiness. You will enable clients to adopt Copilot and AI capabilities while ensuring data protection and access controls.

You will work with clients on requirements, migrations, and security controls, including Entra ID, DLP and Purview, and will perform on-site deployments as

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a similar role
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 migrations, security and governance
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP and information protection is advantageous
• Understanding of Copilot and AI adoption risks and readiness controls
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies including AD, Exchange, RDS and SQL
• Solid networking knowledge
• Experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella or similar security platforms is advantageous
• Microsoft certifications are a distinct advantage
• Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and define secure solution designs
• Support sales engagements with solution design, benefits, and security considerations
• Design and implement Azure and Modern Workplace solutions using security-by-design principles
• Deliver Azure and Microsoft 365 migrations and modernisation projects
• Conduct Copilot and AI readiness assessments including data exposure and access risk reviews
• Implement AI data infiltration and information leakage controls
• Deploy and enhance Microsoft 365 security including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender and Purview
• Implement Microsoft Purview including Information Protection, DLP, and data governance
• Deliver security uplift and tenant posture improvement projects
• Implement and manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer security
• Perform on-site hardware installations where required
• Drive continuous improvement across technical and security processes

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Security & governance

Copilot AI readiness

Azure & Modern Workplace design

Networking

Hyper-V/VMware

Cisco Umbrella

Job description

INNOVATE delivers secure and resilient IT infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, and provides ongoing support through our managed IT services. INNOVATE's professional services team supports our clients across - Networking | Security | Cloud Infrastructure | Communications | Cloud Productivity.

At our very core is how INNOVATE transform technology for our customers to deliver business outcomes that power their organisation. Our clients value how we provide a secure, resilient ICT infrastructure that increases productivity while managing risk and compliance obligations.

INNOVATE are currently recruiting a Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer to join our Professional Services team to design and deliver quality solutions for our current and potential clients.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Azure, Modern Workplace & Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and deliver secure, scalable Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions, with a strong emphasis on security, governance, and AI readiness. You will play a key role in enabling clients to safely adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities by ensuring appropriate data protection, access controls, and information governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and define secure solution designs
• Support sales engagements with solution design, benefits, and security considerations
• Design and implement Azure and Modern Workplace solutions using security-by-design principles
• Deliver Azure and Microsoft 365 migrations and modernisation projects
• Conduct Copilot and AI readiness assessments including data exposure and access risk reviews
• Implement AI data infiltration and information leakage controls
• Deploy and enhance Microsoft 365 security including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender and Purview
• Implement Microsoft Purview including Information Protection, DLP, and data governance
• Deliver security uplift and tenant posture improvement projects
• Implement and manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer security
• Perform on-site hardware installations where required
• Drive continuous improvement across technical and security processes

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 migrations, security, and governance
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, and information protection is advantageous
• Understanding of Copilot and AI adoption risks and readiness controls
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies including AD, Exchange, RDS, and SQL
• Solid networking knowledge
• Experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella or similar security platforms is advantageous
• Microsoft certifications are a distinct advantage
• Strong customer focus and problem‑solving skills
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies