M365 Engineer

Weekday 1; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Senior Specialist to act as SME for enterprise Microsoft365 technologies in Hyderabad, Telangana. You will architect and deploy governance for M365 services with emphasis on EntraID and on-prem AD, and drive adoption of new features across the suite.

You will lead end-to-end Microsoft365 solutions, collaborate with cybersecurity, and mentor junior staff while ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identities and collaboration across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, MS-500, MD-102).
• 8+ years of experience as a senior-level role focusing on Microsoft365 services.
• Deep knowledge of EntraID authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.
• Proven track record leading successful deployments, migrations, and modernization initiatives within Microsoft365 and hybrid identity environments.
• Demonstrated PowerShell proficiency, including automation development and complex bulk operations across Microsoft365 services.
• Strong knowledge of key Microsoft365 workloads (SharePointOnline, ExchangeOnline, Teams, OneDrive).
• Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate as SME for Microsoft365 technologies across enterprise.
• Design and deploy governance models for Microsoft365 services.
• Architect and deliver end-to-end Microsoft365 solutions with EntraID and AD.
• Drive adoption of new features like Copilot for M365, ExchangeOnline, SharePointOnline, Teams.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency with ExchangeOnline for reliable operations.
• Configure and manage Teams and SharePoint collaboration strategies.
• Manage cross-tenant access and collaboration settings.
• Ensure Microsoft Purview data security coverage and governance controls.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with security teams.
• Integrate Microsoft365 solutions with broader enterprise infrastructure.
• Participate in design reviews to meet performance and standards.

Skills

Microsoft365 SME

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/ IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

EntraID (AzureAD)

On-prem ActiveDirectory

Okta federation

PowerShell

ExchangeOnline

SharePointOnline/Teams

Microsoft Purview (data security)

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsSalary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 15 - 18 LPA)

Min Experience: 8+ years

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
JobType: full-time

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Operate as subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft365 technologies
• Evaluate, design, and deploy foundational frameworks and governance models for Microsoft365 services
• Architect and deliver end-to-end Microsoft365 solutions with strong emphasis on EntraID(AzureAD), on premises ActiveDirectory, and Okta federation
• Drive the adoption and integration of new technologies and advanced features across the Microsoft365 suite (e.g., Copilot for M365, ExchangeOnline, SharePointOnline, Teams)
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency with ExchangeOnline, ensuring reliable and secure operations
• Design, configure, and maintain effective Teams and SharePoint internal and external collaboration strategies
• Configure and manage cross-tenant access and collaboration settings
• Possess a deep understanding of built-in Microsoft365 security and governance capabilities, including Microsoft Purview with a focus on data security
• Collaborate closely with the cybersecurity team to design, review, and validate security and governance controls for Microsoft365 and related solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert for EntraID and on-premises ActiveDirectory, providing mentorship to junior team members and guidance to operational teams
• Work within infrastructure, network, and application teams to seamlessly integrate Microsoft365 solutions across the enterprise ecosystem
• Participate in technical design reviews to ensure solutions meet best practices, performance expectations, and enterprise
• standards
• Identify opportunities to improve service performance, resilience, and operational efficiency; implement enhancements proactively
• Stay current on the latest Microsoft365 capabilities, roadmap developments, feature releases,
• and industry trends, advising on organizational benefits
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management artifacts
• Provide tier3 and advanced escalation support for Microsoft365–related issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity, authentication, and configuration issues across both on premises and cloud environments

PreferredQualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, MS-500, MD-102)
• 8+ years of experience as a senior-level role focusing on Microsoft365 services
• Deep knowledge of EntraID authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management
• Prove track record leading successful deployments, migrations, and modernization initiatives within Microsoft365 and hybrid identity environments
• Demonstrated PowerShell proficiency, including automation development and complex bulk operations across Microsoft365 services
• Strong knowledge of key Microsoft365 workloads (SharePointOnline, ExchangeOnline, Teams, OneDrive)
• Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines effectively

Must-have skills

M365