Our client, a specialised offshore oil and gas engineering company, is looking to appoint a Microsoft Specialist to join its Western Cape operation. Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria: Relevant certifications such as: MS 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert; MS Certified: Azure Administrator Associate; MS Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals 5+ years hands on experience administering MS 365 and Azure environments Strong knowledge of identity, endpoint, collaboration, and security services within the Microsoft ecosystem Demonstrated experience implementing Microsoft governance frameworks and compliance controls Solid understanding of network infrastructure, IT security, and cloud architecture Experience supporting multi-tenant or multi-organization environments & setting up robust SharePoint Sites Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, automation, or Microsoft Graph Exposure to ISO, NIST, ITIL, COBIT / IT governance frameworks; integrating MS 365 with third-party systems The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: Microsoft Ecosystem Management Administer and manage all Microsoft services, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Azure, and related Microsoft 365 tools Develop, document, and enforce policies and best practices for identity management, access control, device compliance, data governance, and security Oversee license management, provisioning, and lifecycle administration across multiple business units Design and implement automation and integration between Microsoft services to streamline operations Maintain monitoring, reporting, and auditing of Microsoft 365 and Azure environments to ensure compliance and performance IT Operations and Support Provide advanced IT support to international and local offices, resolving escalated Microsoft-related incidents and service requests Participate in incident response, change management, and service improvement initiatives Ensure user training, onboarding, and documentation for Microsoft applications and collaboration tools Governance and Optimization Develop and maintain Microsoft configuration baselines aligned with company and regulatory requirements Regularly assess and improve system performance, reliability, and security Lead or support Microsoft cloud transformation and modernization projects Stay current with emerging Microsoft technologies, advising leadership on strategic opportunities Salary: Market related #J-18808-Ljbffr