About this role
About the Role AHEAD seeks a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer to design, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services and Azure AD, lead migrations, implement security and governance, and mentor junior engineers. This role combines hands-on technical work with Architecture leadership to enable secure, compliant, and scalable digital collaboration for clients. What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business; lead architecture and tenant implementations
- Manage Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, including identity lifecycle, Conditional Access, MFA, and SSO
- Implement and monitor security and compliance solutions: Defender for Office 365, DLP, eDiscovery & retention policies, Microsoft Purview
- Plan and execute migration projects (on-premises to Microsoft 365; tenant-to-tenant)
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API; automate repetitive tasks with scripting tools
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization across M365 workloads
- Lead planning, deployment, and management of Microsoft 365 services (including Intune and Power Platform) and design governance, compliance, and security frameworks
- Provide L3/L4 support and mentor junior engineers
- Manage tenant configuration, licensing, and lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations and monitor security controls (CA, DLP, MFA, Defender) What We're Looking For
- Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Expertise in Exchange Online and hybrid deployments; SharePoint Online architecture; Microsoft Teams governance
- Deep knowledge of Azure AD/Entra ID and IAM
- Experience with PowerShell scripting (mandatory)
- Automation and orchestration using Graph API and other scripting tools Nice to Have
- Experience with Intune and Power Platform
- Familiarity with Defender for Office 365, DLP, eDiscovery, and Microsoft Purview Compensation & Benefits
- India Employment Benefits include comprehensive health insurance for employees, with options to extend to dependents
- Paid time off and company holidays, plus additional leave per policy; flexible work arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities, certifications sponsorship, and career growth
- Employee wellness programs and retirement/statutory benefits per India regulations
- Inclusive, people-first culture focused on collaboration and ownership