Microsoft Platform Engineer

Job Summary

Lead the design, administration, and modernization of Microsoft 365 and endpoint management environments.

Own and optimize Microsoft 365 E5 platform, ensuring secure and scalable solutions.

Administer and manage Microsoft Intune and SCCM environments.

Modernize endpoint management with cloud-first and co-managed solutions.

Manage Windows Autopilot, device provisioning, compliance policies, and endpoint security.

Packaging and deploying enterprise applications via Intune, SCCM, and Company Portal.

Oversee Windows patch management using Windows Update for Business, Autopatch, and SCCM.

Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational best practices.

Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Service Desk teams for project delivery.

Provide Tier III engineering support and mentor junior team members.

Participate in early morning (7:00 AM PST) knowledge transfer sessions with UK team during initial onboarding.

Work onsite for the first 90 days, then transition to a hybrid schedule.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years in Microsoft infrastructure or endpoint engineering.
• 5+ years with Microsoft 365 administration.
• 5+ years with SCCM / Configuration Manager.
• 3+ years with Microsoft Intune.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation abilities.
• Experience with Windows Autopilot, application packaging, endpoint compliance, and patch management.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MICETE (Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate).
• Experience with Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Microsoft Graph, Power BI, and ITIL environments.