Salary: £66,000 - 78,000 per year Requirements: Active SC Clearance - mandatory. Proven experience delivering and supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 environments. Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Intune. Deep understanding of Azure AD, identity and access management, and hybrid configurations. Experience designing and implementing governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Hands-on ability with PowerShell scripting and automation. Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions. Experience with the Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI) - desirable. Exposure to Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365) - desirable. Voice/telephony integration with Teams - desirable. Previous work in high-security or government environments - desirable. Responsibilities: Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and security/compliance features. Act as a technical authority for M365, shaping strategy and standards. Lead and deliver migrations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., Exchange, SharePoint, Teams voice). Provide escalation-level support for complex incidents and performance issues. Develop governance, compliance, and security policies aligned to business and regulatory requirements. Automate administration and deployment tasks using PowerShell and modern management tools. Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and best practice guides. Work closely with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure a cohesive approach. Technologies: Azure Support Microsoft 365 Office 365 Power BI PowerShell Security SharePoint Cloud DevOps More: We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Consultant / Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract, offering a competitive rate of £550 - £650 per day, inside IR35. This hybrid role is based in Reading. Our ideal candidate will blend strategic vision with hands-on skills to design, implement, and optimise secure M365 solutions that drive collaboration and productivity throughout our organisation. last updated 7 week of 2026