Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer

Position Summary

UVA Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer to join the Enterprise Infrastructure division. This position will work with a highly talented and high-performing team responsible for administering and supporting critical Microsoft enterprise platforms including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and related collaboration and identity technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Bookings, Stream, and OneDrive
• Manage Entra ID integrations including app registrations, enterprise applications, SSO, and consent frameworks
• Support authentication, authorization, conditional access policies, and identity lifecycle management
• Design, implement, and maintain secure M365 and Entra ID solutions
• Administer and govern the Microsoft Power Platform environment, including environment strategy and operational governance
• Develop and support automation solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps
• Support Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Copilot agents initiatives and integrations
• Monitor and respond to operational alerts, escalations, and platform performance issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across messaging, identity, automation, and collaboration platforms
• Partner with security and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance, governance, and operational readiness
• Support SIEM integrations and operational monitoring tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar technologies
• Assist with service lifecycle management including entitlement management and information management initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and documentation for supported systems and services

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years relevant experience required. Significant experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 enterprise environments. Experience with Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID. Experience implementing and managing identity and access management solutions including SSO, MFA, and conditional access. Experience supporting enterprise integrations and automation platforms. Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and cloud platform issues. Experience with scripting, automation, or platform administration tools.