MS365 & Active Directory Engineer

MS365 & Active Directory EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced MS365 & Active Directory Engineer to support and manage enterprise Microsoft cloud, identity, security and directory services in Malaysia.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, Microsoft Defender, DLP and PowerShell automation.

Key ResponsibilitiesMicrosoft 365

• Plan, deploy, configure and administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 platform issues and ensure optimal performance and service availability.
• Manage Microsoft 365 licensing and feature updates.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage Microsoft Entra ID and identity and access management.
• Configure and maintain Conditional Access, MFA and identity lifecycle policies.
• Support hybrid identity, federation and SSO environments.

Microsoft Intune

• Design and maintain device compliance and configuration policies.
• Manage Wi-Fi, VPN, certificates and application configuration profiles.
• Manage application deployment, updates and removal across managed and BYOD devices.
• Implement App Protection Policies and security baselines.
• Monitor device health and compliance and perform remediation activities.

Microsoft Defender & Security

• Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Configure antivirus, firewall, exploit protection and EDR policies.
• Support threat detection, investigation and remediation.
• Maintain security controls, role-based access and audit requirements.

Data Loss Prevention

• Develop and administer DLP policies across Microsoft 365 and endpoints.
• Monitor DLP alerts and incidents and perform investigations.
• Support compliance reporting and data protection initiatives.

Active Directory

• Administer on-premises and hybrid Active Directory environments.
• Manage domains, Group Policy and directory services.
• Support integration between Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

Automation & Operations

• Develop and maintain PowerShell and Azure CLI scripts for administration, reporting and remediation.
• Monitor system availability, performance and compliance.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, patching and system maintenance.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs and operational procedures.
• Provide technical training and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of relevant IT experience
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration within an enterprise or MNC environment.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Active Directory security, compliance and governance.
• Good understanding of Windows Server, networking, Group Policy and cloud identity federation.
• Experience with backup, recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with ITSM and enterprise incident management processes.
• Strong communication, documentation and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

Microsoft 365 | Exchange Online | Microsoft Teams | SharePoint | OneDrive | Microsoft Entra ID | Active Directory | Group Policy | Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | DLP | PowerShell | Azure CLI | IAM | Conditional Access | MFA | Security & Compliance | Backup & Disaster Recovery | ITSM

Location

Malaysia

Candidate Eligibility

Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM16,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person