Engineer - Microsoft

Ahead; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahead is seeking an experienced M365 Engineer based in Gurugram, Haryana, to manage and optimize the M365 environment. The role involves overseeing Exchange Online services, handling identity lifecycle management, and collaborating on IT projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with over 6 years of experience in managing Exchange Online and identity management solutions. Preferred skills include relevant certifications and experience migrating to Exchange Online.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in managing Exchange Online and identity management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of M365 technology stack including Azure and Intune.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Exchange Online services and audit systems.
• Manage identity and access in Microsoft Cloud for secure environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IT projects.

Skills

Managing Exchange Online

Identity and access management

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Azure

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Azure Active Directory

Intune

Teams

Job description

As a M365 Engineer, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our organization's M365 environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of our email systems and identity management processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Exchange Online Management:
   • Administer and manage Exchange Online services, including mailboxes, groups, rules, and policies.
   • Implement and maintain email authentication security measures via Defender for Office 365 Exchange Online Protection.
   • Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot complex issues related to Exchange Online and its dependencies throughout end-to-end mail flow.
   • Monitor and optimize the performance and availability of Exchange Online services.
   • Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
2. Identity Lifecycle Management:
   • Managing identity and access in the Microsoft Cloud including secure Hybrid environments (sign-on security, MFA, device sign-on methods, Azure Seamless SSO, application registration).
   • Implement and enforce identity and access management policies (compliance and conditional access policies, device compliance policy, conditional access policy, PIM, RBAC, user risk and sign-in risk policy).
   • Knowledge of SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth, JSON, SPML, SCIM, XACML integration standards.
   • Coordinate with IT security teams to ensure the security of identity management solutions.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related issues.
3. Collaboration and Support:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Exchange Online and identity management solutions with other IT systems.
   • Provide expert-level support and training to end-users and IT staff.
   • Keep abreast of new technologies and best practices in Exchange Online and identity management.
4. Project Management:
   • Lead and participate in IT projects related to email and identity management.
   • Document processes and maintain detailed records of system configurations and changes.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in managing Exchange Online, Azure, identity management solutions, Intune, Teams, and the M365 technology stack.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, Azure Active Directory, and other identity management technologies.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.
• Experience/working knowledge with cloud technologies and hybrid environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Ms-220, MS-100, MS-200, MS-300, MS-500, MD-101, AZ-140).
• Experience in migrating on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online.
• Knowledge of IT security standards and compliance regulations.