(Inhouse) Microsoft 365 Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Join our global IT operations team, which manages and continuously develops our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure from the network to the cloud.

Your Tasks

• Taking responsibility: Platform Engineering & Governance: Design, implement, and maintain core Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive); define and enforce governance policies that balance user productivity with enterprise control. Security & Identity Management: Manage and harden the Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) environment, including Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Governance; manage Defender and ensure the platform meets modern "Zero Trust" security standards
• Tackling tasks: Compliance & Data Protection: Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and sensitive information labeling to meet international regulatory requirements
• Living collaboration: Strategic Consulting: Translate business requirements into technical architectures; coordinate with external service providers and act as a technical lead on global projects
• Being passionate about technology: Service Delivery & Automation: Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues; automate repetitive administrative tasks and lifecycle management by using PowerShell and Graph API
• Driving Progress: AI & Innovation: Lead the technical assessment and implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven features, including preparation of the data layer (SharePoint/OneDrive) for AI readiness and managing extensibility

Your Profile

• Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent vocational training with significant professional experience; certifications are a plus
• Experience: Several years of experience engineering Microsoft 365 environments within an international enterprise or a complex mid-market organization; proven track record of managing migrations or large-scale tenant configurations

• Know-how: Deep expertise in the "Modern Workplace" stack: Teams, SharePoint and Exchange Online; Strong command of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune (Endpoint Manager); practical experience with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Office 365; proficiency in PowerShell for environment-wide automation; understanding of Microsoft 365 Copilot prerequisites and data governance

• Working Style: Independent, with a structured, analytical mindset; prioritize security by design and take a proactive approach to platform health rather than just reacting to tickets
• Personality: Genuine interest in the rapid evolution of cloud technology; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in both English and German (minimum B2 level) is required to collaborate with our global teams and local stakeholders

Your benefits

• Security: the security of a large, globally active company with high standards for occupational safety
• Prospects: structured induction into the new area of responsibility, training and further education opportunities, e.g. via our Leadec Campus
• Remuneration: attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications
• Vacation: 30 days vacation entitlement
• Flexibility: proportionate mobile working and flexible working hours
• Benefits: "Me@Leadec" makes our benefits accessible to you, e.g. company pension scheme, numerous benefits for employees, including local health and sports offers and the option to lease a company bicycle (also for private use)
• Transparency: easy access to company information and news via our employee app "we.do"

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