M365 Lead Engineer | Microsoft 365 Architecture & Security

Lead the architecture, engineering and delivery of a secure Microsoft 365 collaboration platform within a complex Australian Government workplace. This senior technical leadership role involves overseeing M365 platform integration, federated identity, access management and security governance, while coordinating a team of four M365 Engineers. Take ownership of engineering outcomes through to project completion.

Location: ACT
Contract Duration: ASAP commencement through to 30 June 2027
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1
Closing Date: 10:00am, 6 November 2026

Essential Tasks

- Lead the architecture, design and technical delivery of a secure Microsoft 365 collaboration environment.
- Oversee platform integration with multi-cloud services, federated identity, role-based access controls and data segregation.
- Coordinate four M365 Engineers,



manage technical risks and ensure engineering delivery aligns with project milestones.
- Provide technical governance, engage with Cyber GRC and business stakeholders, and oversee service transition and sustainment.

Key Criteria
- Extensive experience leading Microsoft 365 engineering, solution architecture and technical delivery within complex enterprise environments.
- Robust understanding of M365 tenant architecture, identity and access management, cloud integration and secure collaboration platforms.
- Proven ability to provide technical governance, manage engineering risks and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Desirable experience in M365 tenant design, landing zones, licensing optimisation, change management, resilience and platform lifecycle management.

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