Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer

Title : Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer – (Subcontract at an NRI)

Through NRI Resource Management Services (RMS), we offer custom talent solutions to help our clients meet their evolving technology and business needs. We help effectively match the right technology professional to their organization, recruiting for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct roles. Our client in (area / region) has an immediate need for a (job title). Please note that this is a (contract / contract to hire / direct hire) opportunity with our client and NOT with NRI.

The Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing the Client’s Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange, Active Directory, and Intune. This role requires comprehensive expertise across the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure, virtualization, integrations, automation, and security. Design secure and scalable enterprise solutions that leverage the full capabilities of the Microsoft ecosystem. Extensive Microsoft domain expertise to lead the design and implementation of a new Microsoft tenant and associated infrastructure in coordination with the Client’s security policies and Microsoft best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a new Microsoft tenant and infrastructure from the ground up, and design and execute a migration strategy from legacy systems.
• Configure and deploy Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, and OneDrive.
• Evaluate the current infrastructure and provide recommendations for optimizations within our services and platforms such as VDI, SaaS components, and automation tools.
• Build integrations & automations between Microsoft systems and third-party applications through scripting and workflow tools.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement comprehensive security solutions that integrate with our current security suite.
• Implement and optimize Intune for comprehensive mobile device, application, and security management.
• Develop and implement comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Create detailed documentation, including KB articles, SOPs, and architectural diagrams for any new or existing implementations.
• Lead training for IT staff on new systems and processes.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide high-level escalation support.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders on strategic IT initiatives.

Qualifications