Azure, Modern Workplace & Security Engineer

About INNOVATE

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 and Cloud Productivity.

At our very core is how INNOVATE transforms 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 is currently recruiting an Azure, Modern Workplace & Security 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.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102).