Work remotely (in Australia only) for a Melbourne based software engineering consultancy to support the architecture, engineering, operation, and automation of the Microsoft 365 tenant and Exchange Online platform of one of their global technology & engineering customers.Hybrid remote/office based working is also available if purely remote is not ideal.As a cloud platform specialist, you will ensure high availability, optimal performance, and efficiency across the tenant.Key responsibilitiesLead and manage M365 Tenant Administration, including global Microsoft 365 tenant settings, directory synchronization, and core servicesArchitect, configure, and maintain enterprise Exchange Online messaging infrastructureOversee tenant lifecycle activities, optimize license allocation, and control operational costsDeploy recent Microsoft cloud features, evaluate service updates, and enhance platform capabilitiesDevelop Graph API and PowerShell scripts to automate platform administration and optimize performanceDesign redundant mail routes, establish disaster recovery procedures, and mitigate platform service disruptionsGovern tenant-wide configurations, define service quotas, and manage license pooling efficientlyAnalyze M365 usage telemetry and performance metrics to drive platform cost optimization and resource allocationLead platform updates, tenant migrations, and infrastructure maintenance windowsSupport cyber security incident investigations through tenant security settings,



message tracing, and audit log analysisAbout youBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)Minimum of 5 to 7 years of hands-on engineering experience administering large-scale enterprise Microsoft 365 tenants and Exchange OnlineAdvanced scripting capabilities using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API for automation and tenant managementMicrosoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or Messaging Administrator Associate certifications are highly desirableDeep technical mastery of M365 tenant architecture, Exchange Online messaging pipelines, hybrid mail routing, and object synchronizationExpert-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Exchange Admin Center, PowerShell, Graph API, and Entra Connect/Cloud SyncStrong collaboration skills to align M365 feature rollouts with business productivity requirements and IT service desk workflowsSelf-driven technical ownership to lead platform updates, tenant migrations, and infrastructure maintenance windowsPassion for eliminating manual administration through scriptable workflows, automated provisioning, and self-service capabilitiesBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Platform Engineer, Remote Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 TakeAgile
📍 Melbourne