NCBiotech
Based in the Raleigh, NC Corporate Office - Hybrid
Merz Therapeutics is driving secure and scalable digital collaboration across a global enterprise. As part of our infrastructure modernization strategy, we are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft 365 and identity platforms. This role combines operational responsibility with strategic influence, supporting our cloud-first vision and enabling secure, compliant collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
You will work closely with our global teams in IT Security, Identity, and Infrastructure Management, as well as with the Merz Business Units, to plan and deliver future-proof, robust solutions. The position requires a structured, forward-looking approach to identity governance and collaboration technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 & Entra ID Operations
Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services including
Exchange Online ,
SharePoint ,
Teams , and
OneDrive .
Monitor and report on
Entra ID
and
Microsoft 365
service health; conduct regular system reviews and performance checks.
Oversee lifecycle management for
Exchange Online ,
SharePoint ,
Teams , and
OneDrive
environments.
Support and optimize
Microsoft 365 Copilot
capabilities, ensuring identity readiness and access control alignment.
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
Lead infrastructure-related projects with a focus on Identity Access Management (IAM) and Microsoft 365 integration.
Drive adoption of
Microsoft 365 E5
security and compliance features.
Contribute to the advancement of Merz's cloud-first identity strategy, aligning technologies and processes with modern cloud principles.
Identity & Access Management
Lead implementation and optimization of IAM solutions using
Entra ID ,
Conditional Access ,
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) , and
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) .
Manage identity provisioning, deprovisioning, and synchronization across systems.
Govern lifecycle processes for
Entra-sourced groups ,
service accounts ,
guest accounts , and
administrative accounts .
Administer Conditional Access policies and lead access review campaigns to ensure compliance and role-based access control.
Manage the lifecycle of
guest users
to support secure external collaboration.
Governance & Compliance
Define and maintain governance policies for
Microsoft 365 Groups , ensuring consistent structure, ownership, and lifecycle management.
Align identity strategy with Microsoft 365 services to support secure, scalable collaboration.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Integration & Application Onboarding
Serve as the business contact for
Entra ID
application onboarding; refine and manage the onboarding process for new applications.
Collaborate with experts in
Okta
and
SailPoint
to streamline identity processes across platforms.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a
Microsoft 365 Engineer
or similar role in enterprise environments.
Hands-on expertise with
Microsoft Entra ID ,
Conditional Access ,
PIM , and
MFA .
Strong background in
Identity Management , particularly with
Azure Active Directory .
Proficiency in
PowerShell scripting
for automation and administration.
Solid understanding of
networking ,
security protocols , and
cloud architecture .
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Optional)
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Merz Therapeutics is driving secure and scalable digital collaboration across a global enterprise. As part of our infrastructure modernization strategy, we are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 and Entra ID Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft 365 and identity platforms. This role combines operational responsibility with strategic influence, supporting our cloud-first vision and enabling secure, compliant collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
You will work closely with our global teams in IT Security, Identity, and Infrastructure Management, as well as with the Merz Business Units, to plan and deliver future-proof, robust solutions. The position requires a structured, forward-looking approach to identity governance and collaboration technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities Microsoft 365 & Entra ID Operations
Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services including
Exchange Online ,
SharePoint ,
Teams , and
OneDrive .
Monitor and report on
Entra ID
and
Microsoft 365
service health; conduct regular system reviews and performance checks.
Oversee lifecycle management for
Exchange Online ,
SharePoint ,
Teams , and
OneDrive
environments.
Support and optimize
Microsoft 365 Copilot
capabilities, ensuring identity readiness and access control alignment.
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
Lead infrastructure-related projects with a focus on Identity Access Management (IAM) and Microsoft 365 integration.
Drive adoption of
Microsoft 365 E5
security and compliance features.
Contribute to the advancement of Merz's cloud-first identity strategy, aligning technologies and processes with modern cloud principles.
Identity & Access Management
Lead implementation and optimization of IAM solutions using
Entra ID ,
Conditional Access ,
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) , and
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) .
Manage identity provisioning, deprovisioning, and synchronization across systems.
Govern lifecycle processes for
Entra-sourced groups ,
service accounts ,
guest accounts , and
administrative accounts .
Administer Conditional Access policies and lead access review campaigns to ensure compliance and role-based access control.
Manage the lifecycle of
guest users
to support secure external collaboration.
Governance & Compliance
Define and maintain governance policies for
Microsoft 365 Groups , ensuring consistent structure, ownership, and lifecycle management.
Align identity strategy with Microsoft 365 services to support secure, scalable collaboration.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Integration & Application Onboarding
Serve as the business contact for
Entra ID
application onboarding; refine and manage the onboarding process for new applications.
Collaborate with experts in
Okta
and
SailPoint
to streamline identity processes across platforms.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a
Microsoft 365 Engineer
or similar role in enterprise environments.
Hands-on expertise with
Microsoft Entra ID ,
Conditional Access ,
PIM , and
MFA .
Strong background in
Identity Management , particularly with
Azure Active Directory .
Proficiency in
PowerShell scripting
for automation and administration.
Solid understanding of
networking ,
security protocols , and
cloud architecture .
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Optional)
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