What youll do : (but not limited to)

The Senior Manager, Microsoft Azure & Identity Platforms will lead the design, implementation, and management of the company's hybrid cloud infrastructure, focusing specifically on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory environments.

This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge and strong leadership skills to manage a high-performing team, define strategic roadmaps, ensure compliance with security standards, and collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

- Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for Microsoft Azure, Active Directory (on-prem and Azure AD/Entra ID), and M365 platforms, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and administrators, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and technical leadership on cloud and identity management best practices to internal stakeholders.

Platform Management & Operations :

- Oversee the day-to-day administration, health, performance, and troubleshooting of the Azure, M365, and Active Directory environments.

- Ensure system reliability and availability, managing incident response, problem management, and implementing preventive measures.

- Drive automation and process efficiencies using scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) and infrastructure-as-code tools.

- Manage user lifecycle, licensing, permissions, and access policies across all platforms.

Security & Compliance :

- Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to implement data governance, data loss prevention (DLP), and information protection policies using Microsoft Purview and Defender suites.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. , NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and conduct regular security assessments.

Experience :

Required Qualifications and Skills :

- 10+ years of overall IT experience, with significant experience in a leadership or management role.

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, supporting, and managing Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.

- Expertise in both on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including hybrid configurations (Azure AD Connect, ADFS).

- Proven experience leading large-scale projects, such as cloud migrations, upgrades, and security enhancements.

Technical Skills :

- Deep understanding of IAM principles and related protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).

- Proficiency in PowerShell and other automation tools.

- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cloud infrastructure concepts (VPN, ExpressRoute, DNS, firewalls, etc.

Education & Certifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.

, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or Security, Compliance, and Identity certifications) are highly desirable.

Soft Skills :

- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a variety of audiences, including C-level executives.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage multiple projects concurrently.