Microsoft Azure Engineer

About the role

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We are currently looking for a Microsoft Azure Engineer to join our dynamic IT team in Franklin, TN.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, etc.) across a global, multi-geo tenant.
• Lead administration and optimization of Azure services, with a strong focus on Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, app registrations, and authentication.
• Drive identity-centric security initiatives including Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust-aligned controls.
• Lead hybrid environment initiatives, integrating on-prem infrastructure with Azure and cloud identity services to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID platforms, ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Develop and enforce security and compliance policies leveraging Microsoft security and identity governance tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned to business objectives and user needs.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell and scripting tools.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
• Partner closely with offshore teams to support global operations.
• Own SLA/SOP tracking, documentation, and service delivery metrics.
• Provide Level 2 & Level 3 support for Microsoft 365 and Azure identity platform services.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of overall IT experience.
• 5+ years experience with Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive).
• Deep expertise in Azure identity services, including Entra ID, identity and access management, and hybrid identity configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure app registrations, Conditional Access policies, authentication methods, and identity security best practices.
• PowerShell/Microsoft Graph experience.
• Proven ability to support global, multi-geo tenants within hybrid architectures.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance within Microsoft cloud environments, especially identity-driven security models.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams.

Desired

• 10+ years of strong IT experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with cloud migration initiatives (on-prem to Azure).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and modern authentication protocols.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM.

Benefits

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).