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Microsoft 365 Security Escalation Engineer

ScalableOS


Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY

Were seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 engineer to operate behind the scenes focusing on security complex escalations and assigned project work. This is not a frontline not client-facing and not a leadership role. Its designed for someone who prefers deep technical work over meetings and noise. Youll work as a back-of-house escalation specialist reporting to the Operations Manager. Your time will be split approximately:
  • 60% Microsoft 365 security & escalation BAU
  • 40% planned project delivery (e.g. SharePoint and security uplift work)
There is no on-call no after-hours and no presales or account management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Resolve complex Microsoft 365 security and identity issues escalated from the service desk
  • Design adjust and troubleshoot:
  • Entra ID / Azure AD (MFA Conditional Access access models)
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Secure mail flow and phishing protections
  • Deliver assigned projects such as SharePoint Online migrations and tenant security uplift
  • Perform root-cause analysis and document outcomes for operational handover
  • Improve internal standards runbooks and repeatability across client environments

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 in an MSP or multi-tenant environment
  • Proven capability with Entra ID Conditional Access and M365 security tooling
  • SharePoint Online administration and migration experience
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
  • Clear documentation and practical problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft certifications are welcome but not essential.