Microsoft Specialist, Western Cape at Sheldon Recruitment

• 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