Microsoft 365 Engineer

IT Engagements, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm seeks a skilled Microsoft 365 Engineer for a contract role at a prominent financial organization in Dallas. This position focuses on enhancing and supporting the Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency within a regulated industry. Candidates should have extensive experience in Microsoft 365 services, particularly in financial settings, and be prepared to deliver actionable recommendations based on assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and support experience.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 within financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Configure Microsoft 365 services in line with compliance and operational objectives.
• Provide advanced-level Tier 2/3 support for Microsoft 365 incidents.

Skills

Microsoft 365 services

Security tools

PowerShell scripting

Client-service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Hi,

Greetings from IT Engagements

IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Engineer

Duration: 6+ months contract

Location: Onsite 4-5 days a week in Dallas, TX

Summary

A highly regarded financial organization is seeking a skilled Microsoft 365 Engineering Consultant for a contract engagement lasting 6 to 12 months. This role involves evaluating, enhancing, and supporting the organization's Microsoft 365 environment to ensure robust security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency within a regulated industry.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical proficiency in Microsoft 365 services along with a solid understanding of financial or compliance-heavy environments.

Role Overview

Assessment & Planning

• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Review current configurations and policies to ensure alignment with industry regulations and best practices (e.g., SOX, GLBA, SEC, FINRA).
• Identify areas for improvement, security risks, and compliance gaps.
• Deliver clear, actionable recommendations and technical documentation.
  
  

Engineering & Configuration

• Configure Microsoft 365 services in line with compliance and operational objectives.
• Implement security features including DLP, sensitivity labels, compliance manager policies, and identity controls such as MFA and Conditional Access.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and other Microsoft 365 tools.
• Support hybrid identity configurations and integration with internal systems or third-party applications.
  
  

Operational Support & Enablement

• Provide advanced-level support (Tier 2/3) for Microsoft 365 incidents and requests.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the Microsoft 365 platform.
• Create technical documentation and contribute to user training and IT team enablement.
• Assist with audit preparation and evidence collection to support compliance reporting.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and support experience.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft 365 within financial services or similarly regulated environments.
• Expertise across core M365 applications: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Strong grasp of Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with hybrid identity setups, Azure AD Connect, and secure cloud migration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a client-service mindset.
  
  

Certifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
  
  

Thanks and Regards

Divya kumari

Technical Recruiter

[e-mail]