Lead Modern Workplace Engineer - M365 & Automation

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer for its modern workplace platform in New York, focusing on end-user computing. You will own core services across SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and OneDrive, and guide cross-functional teams through design to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with escalation leadership and deep Microsoft 365 expertise. You’ll drive automation using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph, implement access controls with Entra ID and Purview, and

Qualifications

• At least eight years of hands-on end-user computing engineering experience.
• Deep Microsoft 365 expertise across collaboration services, identity and enterprise governance.
• Strong PowerShell automation and practical experience with Microsoft Graph.
• A track record of owning solution design and delivery, not just reactive support.
• Experience as a senior escalation point, with clear communication and cross-functional judgement.
• Intune, Workspace ONE, Windows or macOS management, endpoint security or Copilot enablement would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and lifecycle of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and OneDrive services.
• Design access and data controls with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access and Microsoft Purview.
• Automate policy deployment, configuration and remediation using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Lead multi-team projects and translate changes in the Microsoft ecosystem into production standards.
• Guide service-desk and operations teams on complex incidents while shaping endpoint management, mobility and AI enablement.

Job description

Referment is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer for its modern workplace platform in New York, focusing on end-user computing. You will own core services across SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and OneDrive, and guide cross-functional teams through design to production.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering with escalation leadership and deep Microsoft 365 expertise. You’ll drive automation using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph, implement access controls with Entra ID and Purview, and