Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer

INNOVATE delivers secure and resilient IT infrastructure and telecommunication solutions, and provides ongoing support through our managed IT services. INNOVATE's professional services team supports our clients across - Networking | Security | Cloud Infrastructure | Communications | Cloud Productivity.

At our very core is how INNOVATE transform technology for our customers to deliver business outcomes that power their organisation. Our clients value how we provide a secure, resilient ICT infrastructure that increases productivity while managing risk and compliance obligations.

INNOVATE are currently recruiting a Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer to join our Professional Services team to design and deliver quality solutions for our current and potential clients.

As an Azure, Modern Workplace & Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and deliver secure, scalable Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions, with a strong emphasis on security, governance, and AI readiness. You will play a key role in enabling clients to safely adopt Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities by ensuring appropriate data protection, access controls, and information governance.

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• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and define secure solution designs
  
• Support sales engagements with solution design, benefits, and security considerations
  
• Design and implement Azure and Modern Workplace solutions using security-by-design principles
  
• Deliver Azure and Microsoft 365 migrations and modernisation projects
  
• Conduct Copilot and AI readiness assessments including data exposure and access risk reviews
  
• Implement AI data infiltration and information leakage controls
  
• Deploy and enhance Microsoft 365 security including Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender and Purview
  
• Implement Microsoft Purview including Information Protection, DLP, and data governance
  
• Deliver security uplift and tenant posture improvement projects
  
• Implement and manage Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer security
  
• Perform on-site hardware installations where required
  
• Drive continuous improvement across technical and security processes
  

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• Minimum three years' experience in a similar xcfaprz role
  
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
  
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 migrations, security, and governance
  
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, and information protection is advantageous
  
• Understanding of Copilot and AI adoption risks and readiness controls
  
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies including AD, Exchange, RDS, and SQL
  
• Solid networking knowledge
  
• Experience with Hyper‑V and/or VMware
  
• Experience with Cisco Umbrella or similar security platforms is advantageous
  
• Microsoft certifications are a distinct advantage
  
• Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills
  
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies