System Administrator Microsoft

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements

• Extensive experience across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Strong Azure administration and management expertise.
• Hands-on experience with SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender.
• Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Purview and DLP controls.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft email security, compliance and policy management.
• Experience deploying and managing Microsoft Copilot solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft security standards, governance frameworks and best practice.
• Experience supporting hybrid working, BYOD and remote access environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to operate as the recognised technical authority within a Microsoft environment.
• Microsoft Fabric.
• Power BI.
• Power Automate.
• Power Apps.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications across Azure, Security or Modern Workplace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical SME for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure.
• Manage and optimise Microsoft 365 services and associated platforms.
• Administer and support SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft Defender.
• Design, implement and maintain Microsoft security policies and governance controls.
• Configure and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions using Microsoft Purview.
• Manage Microsoft Exchange Online and email security policies.
• Support and enhance Microsoft Copilot Chat and Copilot Premium capabilities.
• Conduct reviews of Microsoft security configurations and recommend improvements.
• Implement and support BYOD and secure remote access solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve user experience, security posture and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership on Microsoft roadmap initiatives and new technology adoption.

Technologies

• Azure
• Copilot
• Fabric
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Power BI
• Security
• SharePoint
• Office 365
• Cloud

More

We are partnering with a highly respected organisation looking to strengthen its internal Microsoft capability with the appointment of an experienced Microsoft 365 and Azure Subject Matter Expert. This is a contract role based onsite in London, with a 6 month duration and a competitive day rate. The role is hands-on and focused on driving best practice across Microsoft 365, Azure and associated security technologies while supporting a secure, compliant and optimised environment for end users.

last updated 34 week of 2026