Lead M365 Engineer

Lead M365 Engineer (Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Defender) - great mix of projects and BAU work!

Hybrid role - 2-3 days per week in the office.

A Lead M365 Engineer is required by a modern, cloud-first Professional Services firm operating entirely in a Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of the M365 platform, driving improvements across identity, endpoint management, and security.

You'll be joining a small, high-performing team as a Lead M365 Engineer where your input genuinely shapes decisions.

What you'll need:

• Strong Microsoft 365/M365 experience within a E5 environment
• Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Intune (Autopilot, MDM/MAM), and Microsoft Defender
• Scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Graph API
• ITIL process experience
• Endpoint management across Windows 11 (MacOS/Jamf beneficial) and experience supporting junior team members

As a Lead M365 Engineer you'll be fully supported with training and certifications, while gaining direct exposure to Microsoft Defender and working closely with Cyber Engineers. This is a great opportunity to work in a more security-focused role if you want to!

Day to day, you'll:

• Act as a Lead M365 Engineer, focusing on deployment, optimisation, and support of Microsoft cloud services including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
• Work with more juior team member to coach and mentor them.
• Handle a mix of M365 Projects, as well as some BAU support

What's on offer:

• £50,000 - £55,000 + 10% bonus
• Hybrid working (2-3 days Manchester)
• Cloud-only Microsoft environment - no Legacy tech
• Hands-on Microsoft Defender experience
• Strong training and certification support
• Clear progression into security or senior roles
• High-impact role in a small team

If you're an M365 Senior Engineer looking for more ownership, modern tech, and a clear progression path-get in touch now.