M365 Engineer

PDW; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage (BCBS

401(k) with company match

On-site gym in Huntsville, AL

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive PTO

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Performance Drone Works (PDW) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a M365 Engineer to manage core Microsoft 365 GCC High services and drive automation across identity, compliance, and governance. You will build PowerShell scripts, integrate Graph APIs, and partner with IT teams on complex initiatives.

You should have 5–8 years of M365 experience, strong PowerShell skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. On-site role with standard hours and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience supporting or administering Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong understanding of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
• Self‑driven with minimal supervision and reliable completion of responsibilities.
• Hands‑on experience with Intune device compliance, configuration, and deployments.
• Proficiency with PowerShell for automation, reporting, and runbooks.
• Ability to diagnose issues with endpoints, access, and cloud services.
• Experience with CMMC/NIST SP 800‑171 compliance.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional IT teams on complex issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage core M365 GCC High services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, and Security & Compliance Center.
• Configure policies, admin roles, conditional access, and retention within the tenant.
• Support governance, lifecycle management, and best practices for collaboration tools.
• Develop robust PowerShell scripts for tenant administration, reporting, identity operations, and service automation.
• Create and maintain automation scripts, documentation, and repeatable workflows for operational tasks.
• Utilize Graph, Exchange Online PowerShell, Teams modules, SharePoint PnP, and Intune Graph API for automation.
• Build automated audit logs, compliance snapshots, and technical runbooks.
• Manage identity lifecycle, group licensing, and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot authentication, conditional access failures, MFA, and SSO integrations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers on upgrades and large-scale modernization projects.
• Contribute to architectural discussions on M365 optimization and scaling.

Skills

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Intune

Security & Compliance

Entra ID

Graph API

SSO / Authentication

Education

Bachelor's in IT or related field

Tools

Exchange Online PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Teams modules

SharePoint PnP

Intune Graph API

Okta

Jira

Job description

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions. We operate by a clear set of values: Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

Now,we’reentering a new phase of growth and are looking for a M365 Engineer.

What You'll Do

• Manage core M365 GCC High services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, and Security & Compliance Center.
• Configure policies, admin roles, conditional access, retention within the tenant.
• Support governance, lifecycle management, and best practices for collaboration tools.
• Develop robust PowerShell scripts for tenant administration, reporting, identity operations, and service automation.
• Create and maintain automation scripts, documentation, and repeatable workflows for operational tasks.
• Utilize Microsoft Graph, Exchange Online PowerShell, Teams modules, SharePoint PnP, and Intune Graph API for advanced automation.
• Build automated audit logs, compliance snapshots, and technical runbooks.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, group-based licensing, and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot authentication, conditional access failures, MFA, and SSO integrations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to support service upgrades, new feature rollouts, and large-scale modernization projects.
• Contribute to architectural discussions around M365 service optimization, automation improvements, and long-term scaling.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience supporting or administering Microsoft 365 environments in an IT support, systems administration, or similar technical role.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
• Demonstrates strong self‑management skills by independently prioritizing and completing job responsibilities with minimal supervision while consistently meeting expectations.
• Hands‑on experience creating and managing Intune device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployments.
• Proficiency with PowerShell for automation, reporting, and maintaining administrative notebooks or runbooks.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues involving endpoints, user access, collaboration tools, and cloud services.
• Compliance administration within CMMC, NIST SP 800‑171 guidelines.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional IT teams (security, network, infrastructure, engineering) on complex issues or projects.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Jira administration, including workflows, fields, permissions, dashboards, and automation rules.
• Linux/macOS endpoint management experience.
• Okta integration workflows and troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 50 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office or manufacturing equipment.

This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment. This Position may require occasional travel to other PDW facility locations. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non‑climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast‑paced work environment and requires cross‑departmental collaboration with independent and team‑based responsibilities. Standard working hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• On‑site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.
• Employer‑provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.