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# (Senior) IT Engineer / M 365 Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Leadec
- **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Office365, Microsoft InTune, Data Layers, Information Technology, Graphql
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5614472654

## About the Role

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

 * 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

## Description

* Tackling tasks: 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
 * Taking responsibility: 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
 * 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
 * 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


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