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Lead M365 Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

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 membersAs 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 teamIf you’re an M365 Senior Engineer looking for more ownership, modern tech, and a clear progression path—get in touch now

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