Guildford (Hybrid - up to 2 Days Onsite)
Up to £58,000
2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Why Has This Role Arisen?
An established organisation is investing heavily in its Microsoft ecosystem and growing its infrastructure engineering capability to support a broad range of Microsoft 365, identity, security and email-related initiatives. This role has been created to add specialist expertise, strengthen the team and help deliver several key platform improvement projects.
Working within a small, highly skilled engineering team, you'll take ownership of core Microsoft 365 services and play a key role in shaping, improving and supporting the organisation's Microsoft environment. This is a senior engineering position focused on platform ownership, technical delivery and continuous improvement rather than end-user support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise Microsoft 365 tenant configuration and governance
- Administer licensing, dynamic groups and user lifecycle management
- Support and improve Exchange Online and email services
- Manage mail routing, mailbox configuration and email security
- Work closely with Cyber Security teams on authentication and access controls
- Implement and support Conditional Access, MFA and identity security policies
- Develop PowerShell automation and process improvements
- Deliver technical changes from design and testing through to implementation and handover
- Act as a senior escalation point for Microsoft 365-related issues
- Produce technical documentation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across the team
Wanted Skills & Technologies
We're particularly interested in candidates with experience across:
- Exchange Online
- Conditional Access
- Identity & Access Management
- PowerShell Scripting & Automation
- Microsoft 365 Licensing & Governance
- Email Security & Mail Flow Management
- Third Line Infrastructure Support
- DNS, DHCP and TCP/IP Networking Fundamentals
Why This Role?
- Take ownership of a large-scale Microsoft 365 environment supporting thousands of users
- Become a key technical SME across Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Entra ID
- Play a leading role in platform improvements, modernisation initiatives and technical project delivery
- Work across identity, security, automation and cloud technologies rather than pure operational support
- Influence technical decisions and help shape the future direction of the Microsoft estate
- Join a collaborative engineering team that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Benefit from flexible hybrid working and an excellent work-life balance
- Gain exposure to enterprise-level Microsoft technologies within a complex environment
If this role isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, we are also hiring for an Azure Senior Engineer and an Automation and Identity Senior Engineer.
M365 Infrastructure Engineer in Guildford employer: Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
As a leading institution in Higher Education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a focus on professional development and growth opportunities, our team members are supported in their career journeys while contributing to meaningful projects that impact students' lives. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers the unique advantage of predominantly remote work, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance during a pivotal time of change.
Contact Details:
Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd Recruitment Team
