SR Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Global Data Consultants•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Sr. Microsoft Cloud Engineer to work in a hybrid capacity, with 3–4 days on-site per month in Harrisburg, PA. As a Sr. Microsoft Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, engineering, developing, and supporting enterprise Microsoft 365 cloud services, with a primary focus on advanced SharePoint Online solution development, information governance, business process automation, and secure Microsoft AI capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with seven or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and technical certifications.
Advanced experience administering and engineering enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
Advanced SharePoint Online experience, including modern site development, lists, metadata, integrations, automation, governance, and solution architecture.
Demonstrated experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps and Power Automate.
Experience implementing Microsoft Purview information governance and protection capabilities, including sensitivity labels, retention policies, data classification, and DLP.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, authentication technologies, Conditional Access, multifactor authentication (MFA), and Microsoft cloud security practices.
Advanced experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
Demonstrated ability to independently research, evaluate, design, and implement complex technical solutions.
Ability to provide technical leadership, recommendations, guidance, and knowledge sharing to IT professionals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and leadership.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and independently investigate technical issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and competing priorities while delivering accurate and timely results.
Experience establishing enterprise-level SharePoint Online architecture, reusable components, integration patterns, development standards, and governance frameworks.
Experience developing and maintaining Microsoft 365 governance models, operational standards, lifecycle processes, and security best practices.
Experience implementing information lifecycle management, data protection, and compliance solutions in collaboration with Security, Privacy, Legal, and Records Management teams.
Experience integrating SharePoint Online with Power Platform, Microsoft 365 services, and approved third-party applications.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI agents, connectors, and the secure governance of emerging Microsoft AI technologies.
Experience evaluating Microsoft cloud roadmaps and emerging technologies to recommend platform enhancements, improvements, and adoption strategies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical subject matter expert for SharePoint Online architecture, engineering, and solution development, designing scalable site structures, content models, integrations, automation frameworks, and reusable components.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain advanced SharePoint Online solutions, including modern sites, lists, pages, metadata structures, workflows, integrations, and business-focused collaboration experiences.
Architect, configure, optimize, and administer Microsoft 365 cloud services, including SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, and Power Platform.
Design, implement, and administer Microsoft Purview information governance and compliance solutions, including data classification strategies, sensitivity labels, retention policies, information lifecycle management, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls.
Design, develop, and support Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps and Power Automate, to streamline business processes and automate workflows across Microsoft 365 services.
Develop and maintain Microsoft 365 architectural standards, governance models, security controls, development practices, operational processes, and technical documentation.
Develop advanced PowerShell scripts and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and platform reliability.
Integrate SharePoint Online with other Microsoft 365 services, Power Platform solutions, and approved third-party applications to meet business and operational requirements.
Support the secure adoption and governance of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI agents, connectors, and other emerging Microsoft AI capabilities.
Provide advanced troubleshooting, escalation support, and technical guidance for complex Microsoft 365 platform issues.
Collaborate with business units, Security, Privacy, Legal, Records Management, and IT stakeholders to translate business and compliance requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions.
Evaluate Microsoft product roadmaps, emerging technologies, and new platform capabilities to identify risks, recommend improvements, and advance the Agency’s cloud environment.