Technical Lead Microsoft 365 & Identity

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Assignment Overview:

Our client is looking for a forward-thinking and experienced Technical Lead specializing in Microsoft 365 and Identity Management. This role is pivotal in shaping and advancing the organization's digital collaboration ecosystem, ensuring a secure, scalable, and user-centric Microsoft 365 environment integrated with modern identity platforms.

The position blends strategic architectural ownership with hands-on engineering responsibilities, operating within a DevOps-driven environment where teams manage the full lifecycle of services-from design and implementation to operations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Define and govern the technical architecture for Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, and Exchange Online.

Establish and evolve a long-term platform roadmap aligned with business objectives, security frameworks, and digital workplace strategies.

Drive architectural decisions using modern principles such as modular design, automation-first approaches, resilience, and cloud-native patterns.

Identify areas for optimization by simplifying workflows and introducing automation and self-service capabilities.

Platform Engineering & Reliability

Design, implement, and enhance Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Active Directory environments to ensure high availability, security, and scalability.

Develop automated solutions and integrations leveraging tools such as PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and GitHub Actions.

Manage and support hybrid identity models, ensuring seamless and compliant identity experiences.

Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot complex issues, address root causes, and continuously improve system performance and reliability.

Collaboration, Governance & Advisory

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders, including product owners, architects, security teams, and business units.

Support governance frameworks, compliance initiatives, and lifecycle management of collaboration platforms.

Contribute to agile ceremonies such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communication.

Mentor team members and actively contribute to the broader technical leadership community.

Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Required Experience:

Proven experience in a senior technical, architectural, or leadership role within Microsoft 365 and Identity Management environments.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Required Skills:

Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft 365 services (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, Exchange Online, etc.)

In-depth knowledge of Entra ID and Active Directory, including Conditional Access, MFA, and hybrid identity models

Experience in identity and access management and cloud security principles

Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell

Experience with event-driven integrations and APIs (Microsoft Graph, Azure Functions, Logic Apps)

Solid understanding of cloud architecture and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with ServiceNow integrations or workflow automation

Knowledge of Microsoft Purview for compliance and data governance

Experience working with multi-tenant and hybrid cloud architectures

Relevant certifications such as MS-700, MS-720, MS-740, SC-300, or equivalent

Language Requirements:

English - Proficient

Job Mode:

• Hybrid (25% Remote)

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com