Senior Microsoft 365 System Engineer & Automation

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior System Engineer for Microsoft 365 and Automation

Description

You will administer and continuously improve Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID, including hybrid identity and directory services (synchronization and permissions). You will develop and maintain MFA and Conditional Access policies, automate manual processes with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and REST APIs, and resolve complex synchronization, authentication, and authorization issues as 3rd-level support. You will also plan, lead, and implement IT projects and migrations and maintain technical operational and emergency documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and evolve Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID; administer hybrid identity and directory services including synchronization and permissions
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Exchange (on-premises and online), including mail flow, connectors, and migrations
• Design and maintain MFA and Conditional Access policies
• Analyze and automate manual procedures with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and REST APIs
• Develop and document scripts and workflows for the user lifecycle and integrate HR, directory, and specialist systems via interfaces
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex synchronization, authentication, and authorization problems; provide 3rd-level support
• Plan, lead, and technically implement IT projects and migrations; coordinate internal stakeholders, external service providers, and vendors
• Create and maintain technical operations and emergency documentation and support less experienced team members

Requirements

• Multi-year experience administering Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, hybrid identity environments, and Exchange
• Very strong PowerShell skills
• Experience with Microsoft Graph and REST APIs
• Experience planning and executing migration projects
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working
• Ability to communicate effectively with business departments, manufacturers, and service providers
• German proficiency at C1 or equivalent (spoken and written)

Benefits

• Permanent position
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Flexible working hours and home office up to two days per week
• 30 days of vacation
• Individual part-time models
• Flat hierarchies and room to shape solutions
• Regular team and firm events
• Structured onboarding with personal mentoring
• Modern offices in a central location
• Ongoing professional development
• Appreciative feedback culture
• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket