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Senior Microsoft Engineering Consultant (Hybrid - RTP, NC & Remote Considered)

Vaco
$125,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
relocation assistance
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Mar 08, 2025
Unable to partner with 3rd party vendors (Corp-to-Corp/C2C) for this opportunity. We are unable to sponsor at this time. Relocation assistance is not provided.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Microsoft Engineering Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for an experienced IT Engineer with 6-8 years of experience in enterprise IT engineering support, cloud computing, and consulting. The Senior Microsoft Engineering Consultant will play a key role in assessing, designing, implementing, and supporting IT systems that align with business objectives while proactively preventing potential technology issues and identifying opportunities for digital transformation.

This position is based in Durham, NC, with a hybrid work schedule. Remote candidates may be considered, though some client engagements will require business travel.

Key Responsibilities:
* Client Engagement & IT Strategy:
* Engage proactively with multiple clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and leadership to drive successful technology solutions.
* Provide strategic IT consulting for mergers and acquisitions, including integration planning and execution.
* Drive business development efforts, cultivating relationships with existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
* Microsoft & Cloud Solutions:
* Conduct and support architectural assessments, producing designs and cost estimates that are consumable by both executive and technical audiences.
* Lead Microsoft 365 migrations, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to client operations.
* Manage M365 and Azure core components, including Users, Groups, Exchange, Azure Active Directory, licensing, and IAM systems (e.g., Azure Entra ID).
* Deploy and configure M365 tools such as Teams, Exchange, Intune, Defender, and Sentinel.
* Support cloud PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), specifically with Azure and AWS.
* IT Infrastructure & Compliance:
* Assess client environments and provide actionable recommendations to improve operations, reduce costs, and enhance security.
* Support regulatory compliance standards such as SOC2, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and GxP.
* Deploy and configure Enterprise Applications (Zoom, Adobe, etc.) and their integrations, including Single Sign-On (SSO).
* Implement formal change management practices and procedures in IT infrastructure projects.
* Technical & Engineering Support:
* Serve as a point of escalation on incidents requiring advanced engineering knowledge.
* Handle escalated IT tickets across a variety of clients, leveraging ITIL-based tools, practices, and processes.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and potentially Python to enhance system management and deployment.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* 7+ years of overall IT and/or system implementation experience.
* Expertise in enterprise IT engineering support, managing core technology components such as networking, server infrastructure, storage, and cloud computing.
* Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure, including security, device management, and compliance features.
* Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., Life Sciences, Healthcare, Financial Services) and familiarity with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, FDA/GxP requirements.
* Strong knowledge of Azure Entra ID, conditional access rules, and identity and access management (IAM) systems.
* Hands-on experience deploying and configuring Microsoft Security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, and Intune.
* Experience working with DevOps methodologies, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python), and automation frameworks.
* Certifications preferred: Azure Fundamentals, M365, Microsoft Security, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CCNA.
* Strong business, financial, and technical acumen to develop IT solutions that align with organizational objectives.
* Experience in IT consulting, managing multiple client engagements in parallel, and driving value through trusted client-partner relationships.
* Ability to assess, design, and implement enterprise IT solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.
* Knowledge of digital transformation strategies and modern IT paradigms, including microservices, DevOps, and hybrid cloud environments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Unable to partner with 3rd party vendors (Corp-to-Corp/C2C) for this opportunity. We are unable to sponsor at this time. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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