Senior Microsoft Automation Engineer
Senior Microsoft Automation Engineer
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02-08-2025
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinkingSenior Microsoft Automation Engineer to lead the design development and implementation of automation solutions across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. This role requires deep technical expertise inPowerShellKQLTerraformAzure Functions and Microsoft-native automation tools such asPower AutomateAzure Automation andLogic Apps. The ideal candidate will also possessbasic knowledge of agentic AI systems enabling them to explore intelligent automation strategies that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Automation Strategy & Development
- Architect and implement scalable automation solutions across Microsoft 365 (Entra ID Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams) and Azure services.
- Develop and maintain advancedPowerShell scripts for administrative tasks provisioning and lifecycle automation.
- Design and deployInfrastructure as Code (IaC) usingTerraform for consistent Azure resource management.
- Build and manage workflows usingPower AutomateAzure Logic AppsAzure Automation Runbooks andAzure Functions for event-driven automation.
- Explore and prototype intelligent automation usingagentic AI principles such as autonomous task execution and decision-making agents.
Monitoring Reporting & Optimization
- UseKusto Query Language (KQL) to create queries and dashboards inAzure MonitorLog Analytics andMicrosoft Sentinel.
- Implement automated monitoring and alerting systems to ensure service health compliance and performance.
- Analyze cloud usage and implement automation strategies forcost savingsresource optimization andgovernance enforcement.
Employee Lifecycle Automation
- Automateonboarding and offboarding processes including account creation license assignment mailbox setup and access provisioning.
- Integrate withEntra ID for identity lifecycle management and ensure secure transitions.
- Maintain audit trails and compliance documentation for all lifecycle automation processes.
Cloud Migrations & Assessments
- Lead or supportcloud migration projects from on-premises to Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Conductcloud readiness assessments identify automation opportunities and develop migration strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and high adoption rates.
Collaboration & Governance
- Partner with IT HR security and business teams to gather requirements and deliver automation solutions.
- Establish governance frameworks for automation workflows including version control documentation and change management.
- Ensure compliance with data protection access control and audit requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Expertise
- Deep experience withMicrosoft 365 services: Entra ID Exchange Online SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams.
- Advanced proficiency inPowerShell scripting.
- Hands-on experience withPower AutomateAzure AutomationLogic Apps andAzure Functions.
- Strong command ofKQL for telemetry and log analysis.
- Proficiency inTerraform for infrastructure provisioning.
- Familiarity withMicrosoft Graph API REST APIs and service integrations.
- Basic understanding ofagentic AI concepts such as autonomous agents task planning and intelligent orchestration.
Project Experience
- Proven experience in automatingemployee lifecycleservice provisioning andcompliance workflows.
- Hands-on involvement incloud migrationsbrownfield modernization andgreenfield deployments.
- Experience incost managementgovernance andsecurity best practices in Azure.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with Microsoft and AI technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
- Experience with hybrid environments and third-party automation tools
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to AI/ML tools and platforms (e.g. Azure AI OpenAI APIs)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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