Description:
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership
Design end-to-end Modern Workplace solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for the Modern Workplace service line Lead architecture reviews and provide technical governance across multiple CloudOps pods Act as escalation point for complex technical challenges (identity, security, compliance, automation) Ensure solutions align with Zero Trust principles, CAF/WAF frameworks, and customer security/compliance requirements Delivery Excellence Lead discovery and design phases for Modern Workplace engagements (typically 48-week sprints) Produce high-quality technical documentation: architecture diagrams, design decisions, runbooks, knowledge transfer materials Conduct technical workshops with customer stakeholders (IT leadership, security teams, end users) Perform quality assurance on deliverables from Modern Workplace Engineers Ensure IaC (Infrastructure-as-Code) standards are followed using PowerShell, Graph API, Bicep/Terraform Pod Leadership & Mentoring Provide technical direction to Modern Workplace Engineers within CloudOps pods Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing sessions Contribute to internal capability building: lunch-and-learns, technical blogs, reusable code libraries Collaborate with Scrum Masters to ensure sprint planning reflects technical complexity and risk Customer Engagement
Build trusted advisor relationships with customer technical leads and IT leadership Translate business requirements into technical solutions with clear ROI and risk mitigation Present technical recommendations to senior stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs, security officers) Identify opportunities for service expansion and continuous improvement Service Line Development Contribute to Modern Workplace service catalogue evolution (new services, updated unit estimates) Stay current with Microsoft roadmap and emerging technologies (Copilot, Viva, Purview, etc.) Participate in pre-sales activities: scoping, estimation, technical proposals Support recruitment and onboarding of new Modern Workplace Engineers Essential Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise (Must-Have)
5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD/Entra ID in enterprise environments Extensive expertise in at least 3 of the following:
Identity & Access Management: Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, RBAC, B2B/B2C Endpoint Management: Intune, Autopilot, Configuration Pro
21 Jan 2026;
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