Microsoft Azure Engineer

Location(s): Franklin TN

Job Schedule: Full-time Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Education Requirement: Bachelors Degree

Sponsorship: No

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career Drive Innovation

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Microsoft Azure Engineer to join our dynamic IT team in Franklin this role you will be supporting a global multi-geo hybrid environment with over 25000 users. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation security and optimization of our Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 platforms with a strong focus on identity access management and cloud security.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in Azure identity services strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

A Day in the Life:

• Design implement and manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams OneDrive etc.) across a global multi-geo tenant.

• Lead administration and optimization of Azure services with a strong focus on Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management app registrations and authentication.

• Drive identity-centric security initiatives including Conditional Access MFA and Zero Trust-aligned controls.

• Lead hybrid environment initiatives integrating on-prem infrastructure with Azure and cloud identity services to ensure high availability and performance.

• Monitor troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Microsoft 365 Azure and Entra ID platforms ensuring minimal business disruption.

• Develop and enforce security and compliance policies leveraging Microsoft security and identity governance tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions aligned to business objectives and user needs.

• Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell and scripting tools.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.

• Partner closely with offshore teams to support global operations.

• Own SLA/SOP tracking documentation and service delivery metrics.

• Provide Level 2 & Level 3 support for Microsoft 365 and Azure identity platform services.

Who Were Looking for:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of overall IT experience.

• 5 years experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 in a complex enterprise environment.

• Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience (Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Online OneDrive).

• Deep expertise in Azure identity services including Entra ID identity and access management and hybrid identity configurations.

• Hands-on experience with Azure app registrations Conditional Access policies authentication methods and identity security best practices.

• PowerShell/Microsoft Graph experience.

• Proven ability to support global multi-geo tenants within hybrid architectures.

• Strong understanding of security compliance and governance within Microsoft cloud. environments especially identity-driven security models.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams.

Desired:

• 10 years of strong IT experience

• Experience with cloud migration initiatives (on-prem to Azure).

• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and modern authentication protocols.

• Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices.

• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM.

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.