Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer

PowerGrid Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer to manage M365/Azure environments and lead M&A tenant migrations. You will act as the technical SME for tenant-to-tenant moves, integrate various cloud workloads, and oversee security posture across Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.

The role requires deep expertise in M365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams) and Azure resources, with hands-on automation via PowerShell or IaC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on M365/Azure administration experience.
• 2+ years leading M&A tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A tenant migrations across Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.
• Architect and execute end-to-end migration strategies post-acquisition.
• Consolidate Azure subscriptions and workloads after mergers.
• Manage domain cutovers, DNS changes, and identity synchronization.
• Deploy and manage migration tooling and runbooks.
• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for cloud-related issues.

Skills

M365 administration

Azure administration

Migration experience

Education

AZ-104: Azure Administrator

MS-102: M365 Administrator Expert

SC-300: Identity & Access Admin

Tools

Quest On Demand

BitTitan MigrationWiz

ShareGate

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Engineer to lead our cloud environment, drive complex system consolidations, and support broader enterprise IT operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical subject matter expert for tenant-to-tenant (T2T) migrations and integrations resulting from Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Beyond specialized acquisition integrations, you will serve as a versatile technical leader—managing Azure cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and providing Tier 2/3 senior support across systems.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A & Tenant-to-Tenant Migrations (Core Focus)
• Architect, plan, and execute end-to-end M&A tenant migration strategies across Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams) and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
• Consolidate and streamline disparate Azure subscription models, cloud workloads, and virtual networks postacquisition.
• Manage domain cutovers, MX record transitions, identity synchronization setups (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync), and cross-tenant coexistence policies (Coexistence/GALsync).
• Deploy and manage third-party and native migration tooling (e.g., Quest On Demand, BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, or Microsoft Cross-Tenant tools).
• Establish migration runbooks, cutover schedules, and fallback plans to eliminate business downtime during cutovers.
• Azure & Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administration
• Administer and optimize core Azure services (Virtual Machines, App Services, VNETs, Azure SQL, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways).
• Configure and enforce M365 security posture: Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Entra ID Governance, and Defender for Cloud / Office 365.
• Oversee M365 tenant governance, license optimization, Microsoft Intune endpoint management, and AutoPilot deployment profiles.
• Drive automation across administrative workflows using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep).
• General IT & Infrastructure Operations
• Function as an escalation point (Tier 2/3) for complex enterprise issues across network, cloud services, active directory, and application stacks.
• Maintain hybrid Active Directory environments, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and foundational networking protocols (DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SaaS platforms, line-of-business applications, and security tools.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, architectural diagrams, and continuous M&A operational playbooks.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience administering M365 and Azure enterprise environments, including at least 2+ years leading hands-on M&A tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• M365 & Cloud Ecosystem: Deep operational expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Migration Expertise: Proven record using migration suites such as Quest, BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, or native Microsoft Cross-Tenant Mailbox/OneDrive/Domain migration capabilities.
• Networking & Identity: Comprehensive understanding of DNS configuration, SAML 2.0, OAuth, Single Sign-On (SSO), MFA, Conditional Access, and hybrid Directory topologies.
• Automation: Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting for environment discovery, bulk user/data operations, and API-driven reporting.
• General IT Knowledge: Versatile technical capability spanning Windows/macOS endpoints, network infrastructure, and general IT service management best practices.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• AZ-104: Azure Administrator MS-102: M365 Administrator Expert SC-300: Identity & Access Admin
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible) in Azure environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL framework and agile project management concepts.

Work Environment & Impact

This position offers a high-impact opportunity to shape cloud architecture during transformational business growth phases while serving as a key backbone for day-to-day enterprise IT stability.