The Role
The Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer will design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, lead migrations, manage configurations, support automation, and ensure compliance with security policies.
Summary Generated by Built In
About our client:
Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. You are welcome to go into the office daily or to take advantage of their hybrid in-office / remote benefit. This company places significant investment in employee wellness, their benefits which are on top of generous basic salaries, are industry leading in their generosity. Our client is large, offering fantastic career development opportunities but also very dynamic, they track as many metrics as possible in order to continuously improve - they spare no expense on the tools to do so. Automation, AI and R&D are pillars of their business framework which ensures you should never be at risk of falling behind or getting stuck working with old legacy software. Culturally they are very cosmopolitan and diverse, you will be working with the best globally.
What you will be doing:
- Design and implement secure, scalable Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with organizational goals, developing architectural blueprints and roadmaps.
- Lead the migration and deployment of M365 services, ensuring seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure.
- Configure, optimize, and manage core M365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and the Power Platform.
- Manage tenant configurations, security policies, and conditional access via Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
- Serve as the primary technical M365 SME, guiding project teams, stakeholders, and IT staff.
- Collaborate with IT to ensure M365 solutions meet stringent security, compliance, and governance requirements, and enforce related policies.
- Develop custom, value-add solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to address specific business challenges.
- Implement automation solutions like incident triage, automated remediation runbooks, and chatbot support flows.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and essential post-implementation support for M365 solutions.
- Create and maintain high-quality documentation (runbooks, knowledge base articles) and deliver technical training to IT staff and end-users.
What our client is looking for:
- Microsoft Certifications (e.g., Enterprise Administrator Expert, Azure Security / Admin, Endpoint Admin).
- 10+ years experience in an IT background with a significant focus on M365 enterprise infrastructure, cloud, or software development.
- 4 - 6 years hands-on experience in M365 core services (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Power Platform, Entra ID).
- 2+ years experience in designing solutions, developing roadmaps, and leading technical teams.
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell or similar).
- Deep understanding of M365 security, compliance, and governance features.
- Experience configuring and supporting Apple macOS endpoints.
- Specific experience with mergers and acquisitions, particularly tenant migrations.
- Experience in the Financial Services industry would be beneficial.
- Ability to support a multinational workforce across all time zones.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
M365 Solutions Engineer, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Power Platform, Entra ID, Security & Compliance, Tenant Migration, Automation, PowerShell, Architectural Roadmaps
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience in IT with M365 focus
- 4-6 years hands-on experience in M365 core services
- 2+ years experience in designing solutions and leading teams
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell or similar)
- Deep understanding of M365 security and compliance
- Experience supporting Apple macOS endpoints
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, particularly tenant migrations
- Experience in the Financial Services industry
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The Company
What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
