Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer

Job Title: Senior Microsoft 365 EngineerSkills: Office 365 Exchange Online, Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams, Enterprise Microsoft Technologies, Administering Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal, eDiscovery (Standard and Premium), Sensitivity Labels, Retention Policies, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, Azure DevOps, PowerShell scripting, Automation Framework, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs.Experience: 7+ yearsLocation: Indianapolis, IN3 Days Onsite in a weekWe at Coforge are hiring a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer with the following skillset:The Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer serves as the technical lead and escalation point for Microsoft 365 services across the organization. This role is responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and security of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. This individual will lead complex investigations, provide guidance to engineering and support teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure reliable delivery of Microsoft 365 services.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & EscalationsServe as the highest level of technical escalation for Microsoft 365-related incidents, service requests, and operational issues.Provide subject matter expertise across Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Purview.Lead root cause analysis efforts for complex platform issues and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Partner with infrastructure, security, networking, compliance, and application teams to resolve cross-functional technical challenges.Microsoft 365 Administration & EngineeringWork closely with Identity, Security, and Networking teams to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Microsoft 365 services.Manage and optimize Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID integrations.Evaluate and implement new Microsoft 365 capabilities, features, and security controls.Coordinate with Identity team on Entra ID architecture, authentication methods, conditional access, provisioning, lifecycle management, and access governance.Investigate and resolve complex mail flow issues, message trace findings, authentication problems, and hybrid connectivity challenges.Analyze Microsoft 365 audit logs, sign-in logs, and service telemetry to identify operational issues and security concerns.Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams calling, meeting, collaboration, and quality-of-service issues using advanced diagnostics and reporting tools.Provide expert-level support for SharePoint Online and OneDrive access, synchronization, sharing, and performance issues.Security, Compliance & GovernanceAdminister and support Microsoft Purview compliance solutions.Design and manage sensitivity labels, retention policies, data lifecycle management, and information protection controls.Support eDiscovery investigations, legal hold requests, and regulatory compliance requirements.Review security, compliance, and audit data to identify risks and recommend remediation actions.Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen governance and data protection strategies.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft technologies.5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 in a large-scale enterprise environment.Advanced expertise in:Exchange OnlineMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint OnlineOneDrive for BusinessMicrosoft PurviewStrong experience with:Microsoft Purview Compliance PortaleDiscovery (Standard and Premium)Sensitivity LabelsRetention PoliciesData Loss Prevention (DLP)Information ProtectionAzure DevOpsAdvanced troubleshooting experience with:Mail flow and message tracingAudit logs and compliance investigationsTeams call quality and meeting diagnosticsAuthentication and identity-related issuesExpert-level PowerShell scripting and automation skills.Experience with Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and drive initiatives to completion.Preferred QualificationsMicrosoft 365 related certificationsExperience with Microsoft Teams Voice, Direct Routing, Operator Connect, and E911 solutions.Familiarity with Azure PaaS, IaaS, and networkingMicrosoft CoPilotKey CompetenciesTechnical leadershipCritical thinking and problem solvingAutomation-first approachStrong analytical skillsCustomer-focused supportEffective written and verbal communicationCollaboration and teamworkContinuous learning and innovationMandatory SkillsOffice 365 Exchange Online | Microsoft Sharepoint | Microsoft TeamsDesirable SkillsO365 | AZURE PURVIEWSkills To Be Evaluated OnOffice 365 Exchange Online