Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer Consultant

Position Title:

Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer Consultant Location:

Holyoke, MA (Hybrid preferred; remote may be considered for the right candidate) Full time Long Term Contract Opportunity We're seeking a Lead Microsoft Cloud Engineer Consultant to support an Enterprise Systems/Infrastructure team with modernization and security-focused improvements across Microsoft cloud and identity platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead with deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), M365, Exchange, and Azure, along with strong PowerShell automation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead architectural assessments, analysis, and design for Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and hybrid identity environments. Deliver security hardening and configuration improvements with a focus on security, compliance, and operational resilience. Drive M365 / Exchange Online / Azure migration initiatives (planning, coexistence, cutover strategy, phased adoption). Partner with stakeholders to run proof-of-concept efforts and guide adoption through implementation. Strengthen Zero Trust alignment, Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance, and privileged access practices. Ensure strong backup/recovery and disaster recovery validation for identity, messaging, and Windows Server services. Create documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical standards.

Qualifications:

10+ years working with Microsoft infrastructure technologies in enterprise environments (architecture, deployment, modernization). Expert knowledge of Windows Server & Active Directory (forest/domain design, GPO, replication, troubleshooting, security hardening). Deep experience with Entra ID, M365, Exchange (on-prem & online) and hybrid identity integrations (Entra Connect/Sync, SSO/auth patterns). Proven leadership on cloud and messaging migrations (M365, Exchange Online, Azure). Advanced PowerShell automation across AD/Entra/Exchange Online and related admin workflows. Strong background in Zero Trust / identity security (Conditional Access, MFA, identity lifecycle, PIM). 5+ years leading complex IT projects; familiarity with Agile/DevOps/ITIL helpful. Preferred /

Nice-to-Have:

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience). Experience with automation/IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, Git-based config management, CI/CD). Microsoft certs (Azure, M365, Entra ID, Windows Server) strongly preferred. ITIL, PMP, or other cloud/security credentials a plus. Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, aids (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).