The Lead IT Engineer for Microsoft 365 and Azure oversees the architecture, governance, and operation of M365 tenants, focusing on tenant administration, backup, disaster recovery, policy management, and Azure identity architecture. This role involves deep involvement in licensing lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and financial governance while designing and managing AI productivity platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini Enterprise. Day-to-day responsibilities include multi-environment deployments, integration through connectors, security compliance with InfoSec teams, and incident resolution for high-impact issues. Required skills encompass expert-level M365 administration, Azure identity management, PowerShell scripting, enterprise integration, and change/incident management. Leadership skills such as vendor negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship are also crucial in this global-scale environment.
Skills
Microsoft 365
Azure AD
PowerShell
Azure CLI
OAuth
SAML
ServiceNow
Microsoft Graph API
Zscaler
CDN
DLP
CI/CD
Azure Cost Management
Coupa
ERP
Google Cloud Platform
Vertex AI
WIF
SCIM
MCP
Microsoft Copilot
Copilot Studio
What you'll do
Design and manage Microsoft 365 tenants including administration, policy management, and disaster recovery.
Lead Azure identity architecture involving PIM, RBAC, conditional access for AI services.
Develop and execute rollout strategies for AI productivity platforms like Microsoft Copilot.
Coordinate with InfoSec on security posture and compliance for enterprise systems.
Mentor engineers and drive knowledge transfer in complex technical areas.
Manage licensing lifecycle and financial governance for Microsoft products.
What we're looking for
Expert-level Microsoft 365 administration and Azure identity & access management.
Proven experience in AI platform architecture and enterprise integration.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing, procurement, and cost management.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code.
Leadership in vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and change management.
Incident management expertise with ability to coordinate critical service restorations.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 10+ years enterprise IT experience.
Market check
Salary context
This
$128,800–$193,200
range sits above
28%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,000–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$158,350–$211,600
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About The Hartford
The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, serving businesses and individuals across the United States. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
The Hartford currently has
60 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,880–$190,320
across 60 roles with salary data.
Locations Hartford, Connecticut, US9 days ago
$128,800–$193,200
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