Senior System Engineer – Microsoft Platform & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Role Objective: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior System Engineer – Microsoft Platform & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist with over 7 years of deep, hands-on experience in leading enterprise-scale Microsoft infrastructure and cloud transformation projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and on the cloud, work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our Microsoft’s systems. This role requires an expert-level understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint security, and compliance frameworks. You will be a key player in aligning IT infrastructure with organizational goals, guiding stakeholders through digital transformation, and ensuring high standards of scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity. Detailed Duties and Responsibilities: Architect, lead, and govern the implementation of enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure solutions including hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, landing zones, network architecture, governance, and cost optimization.Design and execute cloud adoption frameworks, cloud readiness assessments, and Azure migration roadmaps (on-prem to Azure) for infrastructure and applications.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to infrastructure and operations teams, promoting Microsoft best practices and secure-by-design principles.Administer and optimize Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).Lead the enterprise rollout and lifecycle management of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online/Hybrid, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Power Platform.Design and enforce Zero Trust Architecture using Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Endpoint Manager.Champion compliance initiatives, integrating Microsoft’s Compliance Manager and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO, NIST) into infrastructure and cloud governance.Drive automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and CI/CD practices using PowerShell, Azure Automation, ARM Templates, and Bicep.Deliver disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies using Azure Site Recovery, backup policies, and high availability design patterns.Lead or support Security Operations Center (SOC) and Vulnerability Management Programs in coordination with security teams.Establish and maintain documentation libraries including design blueprints, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and DR runbooks.Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, business units, project managers, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and IT service alignment.Provide executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and recommendations to CIOs, CISOs, and IT Steering Committees.Act as a strategic advisor in vendor evaluations, licensing models (Microsoft EA, CSP), and technology roadmaps. Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Experience: 5+ years