Senior Micro 365 Solution Engineer

An exciting energy research client based 3 days in central Oxford is on the look out for a 50/50 hands on and stakeholder focus engineer.

This client is at the initial stages of rolling out Intune, so project management experience is key.

You will be from an administrator/support role and currently a Solutions Engineer.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working: Hybrid in-office/home model with adjustable hours.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, EAP, and Flu Jabs.
• Financial & Lifestyle: Salary-Exchange Pension, Cycle-to-Work Scheme, Parental Support, and local discounts.

As an experienced Microsoft 365 engineer looking to own high-impact projects and elevate internal technology at a pivotal stage of growth? We are looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to join the Internal Technology team to shape, automate, and optimize our global technology landscape.

The Role

Working within our Architecture and Engineering function, you will act as a senior technical lead across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will drive project delivery end-to-end, mentor junior team members, and ensure our staff have the dynamic, secure tools required to do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Microsoft Expertise & Design: Architect, deploy, and refine solutions across Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Windows.
• Project Leadership: Own and execute complex technical projects end-to-end, collaborating with PMs and business stakeholders to turn requirements into robust solutions.
• Engineering Excellence: Elevate team capabilities through technical leadership, hands-on mentoring, and operational improvements.
• Governance & SOPs: Define standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and high-quality documentation to ensure system stability and smooth governance.
• System Ownership: Serve as a subject matter expert, managing high availability, troubleshooting escalations, and driving automation.

What We Are Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Strong hands-on engineering experience across the M365 Suite, Windows, Entra ID, and Intune (identity governance & endpoint management).
• Proven ability to own and deliver complex technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Scripting and automation proficiency using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Experience working within Agile/Sprint frameworks and creating documentation/SOPs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Copilot Studio, Defender, Purview, or Power Platform.
• Solid foundation in networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi, hybrid Azure connectivity).
• Exposure to DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Git, Terraform) or scaling environments.
• Relevant Microsoft Certifications.