EY DET-M365 Platform Engineer - Senior-GDSN02 

India, Maharashtra, Pune 

915115680

M365 Platform Engineer - Senior

We are looking for resources having at least 8 years of experience in M365 engineering/administration, with a deep understanding of Intune and MS entra functionalities. This role requires a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Your key responsibilities

• Produces high-quality solution or infrastructure deliverables in accordance with project timelines and specifications, using sound designing and analytical skills
• Performs configuration, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the implementation process contributing to complex aspects of a project
• Maintains and enhances systems by fixing complicated errors, raising risks and escalating issues where necessary
• Works with users to capture detailed requirements, translating designs and solution architecture into design specifications
• Monitors and reports on potential risks/opportunities of emerging technologies, and seeks areas for continuous improvement
• Ensures all activities adhere to the relevant processes, procedures, standards, and technical design
• Develop and promote best practices for usage, operations, and development
• Strong analytical and communication skills with intense drive to learn and adopt.
• Intune Administration : Lead the configuration, deployment, and management of Intune for device management, application deployment, and endpoint security.
• MS Entra Expertise: Utilize Microsoft Endpoint Manager for unified endpoint management, including configuration, deployment, and monitoring of devices across the organization.
• M365 Tenant Configuration : Configure and maintain Microsoft 365 tenants, including user provisioning, licensing, and security settings.
• Compliance Management : Implement and enforce compliance policies and procedures within Microsoft 365, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and company standards.
• Microsoft Defender : Administer Microsoft Defender solutions to protect against threats across endpoints, email, identities, and cloud applications, integrating with Intune and MS entra for comprehensive security.
• Hybrid Scenarios: Manage hybrid environments, bridging on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, and ensuring seamless integration and functionality with Intune and MS entra.

Skills and attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology with Expertise in tenant configuration, SharePoint administration, compliance management, Defender, Azure AD, greenfield enablement, hybrid scenarios, MAM, MDM, Intune, and MS entra.
• Certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, or equivalent, are desirable.
• Expertise in Intune configuration, deployment, and management for device and application management, as well as endpoint security.
• Microsoft Defender skills for Threat Detection and Response, Endpoint Security, Email security, Cloud application security, integrating M365 services, Policy configuration …
• Experience in implementing compliance policies and procedures within Microsoft 365.
• Extensive experience implementing and maintaining SCCM used for Microsoft and 3rd party patch management managed mass software deployments and application self-service portal.
• Experience in multiple technologies including Microsoft operating systems (Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Vista), H.P. P.C.s and Laptops, Endpoint Security and Encryption
• Business acumen to understand the impact of changes and services disruptions to operations
• Functional Knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies and how they relate to delivery and maintenance of services such as LAN/WAN, Messaging, Mobility, Printing
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex technical problems with team members, customers, and vendors quickly and effectively. Experience with operating system migrations, Windows Vista / 7 / 10 (x32 / x64) .
• Ability to work successfully as part of a global, virtual team Skills and attributes
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Respond positively to opportunities to be involved in brainstorming and iterative work. Handle times of change in a way that drives innovation and iteration.

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team Player
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to handle high pressure and fast paced situations.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work with globally distributed teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience, preferably background in a professional services firm.
• Strong knowledge on following area
• Areas of Expertise
  • M365 Tenant administration, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, MAM, MDM, SCCM, In-Tune, Azure, Azure AD, SCCM Imaging, Microsoft purview
• Excellent communication skills with consulting experience preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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