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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum three years' experience in a similar 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