Senior Microsoft 365 engineer

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer to design, manage and automate our Microsoft 365 environment, focusing on Entra ID, hybrid identity and security. You will influence the technical roadmap and work with architects to plan future developments.

You will join the Identity Access Management and Directory Services team, collaborating with cloud, security and networking specialists to continuously improve the platform and share knowledge across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with extensive Microsoft 365 in a complex enterprise environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, Entra Connect, SSO, MFA, RBAC and identity provisioning.
• Experience with PowerShell and automating management in Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, change, release management).

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, automate and further develop the Microsoft 365 environment with focus on security and reliability.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and advise architects and product owners on future developments.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, networking and enterprise architecture teams to improve the Microsoft platform.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Active Directory

RBAC

SSO

MFA

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Every day, more than 40,000 students and staff rely on Microsoft 365 to work, study and collaborate at TU Delft. As a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer, you ensure they have secure and reliable access to the services they need. You will play a key role in the further development of our identity, cloud security and messaging platforms, with plenty of freedom to make technical decisions, drive automation and help shape the future of our Microsoft platform.

Job Description

At TU Delft, nearly 40,000 users depend on Microsoft 365 every day for communication, collaboration and access to digital services. The continuity, security and reliability of this environment are essential to supporting world-class education, pioneering research and professional services. As a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our platform remains secure, scalable and future-ready.

You will be responsible for designing, managing, automating and further developing our Microsoft 365 environment, with a strong focus on Entra ID, Active Directory and hybrid identity. You will develop modern identity solutions using technologies such as Entra ID, RBAC, lifecycle management and hybrid identity. You will actively contribute to the technical roadmap for the Microsoft platform and advise architects and product owners on future developments. In addition, you will help drive the transition from traditional on-premises solutions to modern cloud platforms, delivering secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.

You will become part of the Identity Access Management and Directory Services team, working closely with specialists in cloud, security, networking and enterprise architecture to continuously improve the Microsoft platform. You will share your expertise within the team, coach colleagues and actively contribute to the further professionalisation of our Microsoft environment.

Working at TU Delft means being part of an innovative organisation that values long‑term collaboration, continuous improvement and personal initiative. You will have ample opportunity to explore new Microsoft technologies, obtain certifications and help shape the technical direction of the platform. This way, you won’t just be working on today’s technology—you’ll also help shape the Microsoft platform of the future at a university where innovation is at the heart of everything we do.

Job Requirements

• You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent level of working and thinking, and extensive experience with Microsoft 365 in a complex enterprise environment.
• You have in-depth knowledge of and proven experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, Entra Connect, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) and identity provisioning. Experience with Azure DevOps is an advantage.
• You have extensive experience with PowerShell and automating management processes within Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
• You have experience with ITIL processes, including incident, change and release management.
• You are analytically strong, work independently and take ownership of complex technical challenges.
• You enjoy sharing knowledge, communicate clearly and can effectively engage colleagues and stakeholders in technical developments.
• You take a proactive approach, continuously look for improvements and contribute to a secure, stable and future‑proof Microsoft cloud environment.

About TU Delft

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high‑quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means joining an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

University Corporate Office – ICT

At the ICT Directorate, we work with approximately 200 colleagues divided into several teams: Shared Service Centre, Project Management Services, Information Management, Security, Privacy & Architecture and Innovation.

We, as the ICT Directorate, work on a variety of projects, together with the faculties and other directorates of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The complexity and size of the organisation often cause our work to be challenging yet rewarding. The biggest task we face in the coming years as TU Delft is to accelerate digitalisation to strengthen our position as a world‑class university.

We often work together with the specialists in our own ICT department and with our colleagues spread across the university. The culture is informal and inclusive. Moreover, within the ICT directorate, you will be given the trust and freedom to manage your own work. There are many possibilities in terms of training and we consider your personal development to be very important.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year, temporary with prospect of permanent.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave.
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.