Cloud Infrastructure Technical Consultant

DUBAI, UAEOffice

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute migration projects, including on-premises to Microsoft 365 and cloud-to-cloud migrations.
• Assess existing infrastructure, identify potential risks, and develop strategies for successful migration.
• Configure and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Use industry-leading tools such as ShareGate, BitTitan, Quest Migration Manager, Microsoft Migration Tool, and Hybrid Configuration Wizard.
• Implement and manage Entra ID (Azure AD) Connect, hybrid identity synchronization, and authentication mechanisms (Single Sign-On, MFA, Conditional Access).
• Administer Microsoft 365 tenant configurations, licensing, and user management, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
• Manage email security, spam filtering, and compliance policies using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Exchange Online Protection (EOP).
• Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP), retention policies, and sensitivity labels to enhance data security.
• Optimize Microsoft Teams administration, including policy management, guest access, meeting configurations, and Teams Voice integration.
• Maintain and troubleshoot SharePoint Online and OneDrive configurations, permissions, and data governance settings.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Train and support end-users and IT teams on Microsoft 365 best practices.
• Document configurations, processes, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with Microsoft 365 updates, migration trends, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and migration projects.
• Strong expertise in Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft Security & Compliance.
• Deep understanding of hybrid Exchange environments, email coexistence, and cutover/staged migrations.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of DNS management, mail flow, and SMTP relay configurations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, compliance policies, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Hands-on experience with data governance, retention policies, and security configurations in Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions for Microsoft 365.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 licenses, groups, policies, and tenant settings.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Exchange Online Specialist

• ITIL v4 Foundation (Preferred)
• Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, and Microsoft Graph API (a plus).