Senior Engineer - Microsoft

3M HEALTHCARE; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellness initiatives

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AHEAD is hiring an M365 Engineer in India to manage Exchange Online services and identity management solutions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of experience with Exchange Online and Azure. Responsibilities include administering email security measures, optimizing service performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements, supporting a people-first culture focused on well-being and continuous growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing Exchange Online and Azure.
• Experience with automation using PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of identity management technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer Exchange Online services and policies.
• Manage identity and access in Microsoft Cloud environments.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate identity management solutions.

Skills

Identity and access management

Microsoft Exchange

Azure Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

M365 technology stack

Defender for Office 365

Intune

Teams

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

M365 Engineer Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10+ 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.

India Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents.
• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy.
• Flexible work arrangements, supporting work‑life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling.
• Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well‑being.
• Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations.
• Inclusive and people‑first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership.

Why AHEAD

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top‑notch technologies in a multi‑million‑dollar lab, by encouraging cross‑department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.