MS Cloud Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Engineer for a 6-month contract-to-hire position supporting a growing insurance industry client. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule (2 days / week) at office locations in Chicago (Loop), the Chicago suburbs, and Phoenix, AZ. It is ideal for a self-starter with proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft cloud solutions. This Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert across a broad set of technologies including Microsoft 365, MS Azure, and endpoint management. Candidates must have a strong background in identity and access management, cloud infrastructure, and platform administration. Experience administering MS Dynamics 365 CRM is a strongly preferred skill as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Microsoft-based solutions including Azure, Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, and SharePoint
• Maintain and manage Microsoft 365 cloud environments including Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or "Azure AD"), conditional access, MFA, and hybrid identity
• Lead / support consolidation efforts across Azure, Active Directory, and Entra environments
• Provide Tier 3 support for cloud and infrastructure solutions, including end-user support and technical guidance
• Drive modernization efforts for collaboration tools and cloud-native platforms
• Configure and support endpoint management and mobile devices through Microsoft Intune
• Assist in documenting cloud architecture and operational standards
• Support data transformation and migration initiatives
• Ensure compliance with data governance, cybersecurity, and cloud best practices
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to align MS cloud services with needs

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Skills