Principal Microsoft Cloud Platform Engineer

Job Description:JOB SUMMARY:This position is based on‑site and requires four days per week in the Brea office to support collaboration and business needs.The Principal Microsoft Cloud Platform Engineer serves as the senior technical authority and platform owner for Envista's Microsoft cloud ecosystem. This role owns architecture, engineering, automation, governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, identity, collaboration, and cloud governance. This is a senior individual contributor who leads through technical expertise, architecture, mentoring, and engineering excellence.The role also serves as the service owner for Microsoft cloud platforms and is accountable for platform strategy, lifecycle management, governance, service health, roadmap execution, and technical oversight of Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery.The position partners with business, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to ensure Microsoft cloud services deliver secure, reliable, and scalable business outcomes while supporting Envista's platform engineering transformation strategy.Success in this role is demonstrated through stable platform operations, stronger service ownership and governance accountability; improved reliability, user experience, security posture, and operational efficiency; and delivery of roadmap objectives that advance Envista's platform engineering and infrastructure transformation strategy.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Platform Ownership & Technical LeadershipOwn the Microsoft cloud platform strategy, architecture, engineering, and lifecycleServe as the technical authority for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, Defender, Purview, and related servicesDefine engineering standards, governance, architecture patterns, and platform roadmapsDrive automation, standardization, and continuous improvementEstablish platform engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural guardrails that promote consistency and operational excellenceEstablish clear service ownership and governance accountability across Microsoft cloud services, improving governance, security, and operational maturityMicrosoft 365 EngineeringLead engineering for Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Defender, Purview, and Microsoft 365 administrationEnsure platform reliability, lifecycle management, security, and service improvementIdentity & SecurityLead engineering for Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, federation, and authenticationPartner with Cybersecurity to strengthen enterprise identityAzure Platform EngineeringOwn Azure Landing Zones, governance, networking, RBAC, Azure Policy, Monitor, Backup, Site Recovery, Azure Virtual Desktop, and platform securityDefine and maintain Azure platform architecture standards, cloud governance controls, operational guardrails, and deployment patternsPartner with application, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to enable cloud adoption while maintaining compliance and operational readinessAutomation & Platform EngineeringDrive Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM, PowerShell, Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and CI/CDIncrease automation and Infrastructure as Code adoption to reduce manual effort and strengthen engineering maturityDevelop reusable automation frameworks that improve speed, consistency, reliability, and scalability across Microsoft cloud servicesOperational ExcellenceMaintain reliability, disaster recovery readiness, monitoring, lifecycle management, documentation, and technical debt reductionMaintain stable Microsoft platform operations and continuously improve platform reliability, user experience, security posture, and operational efficiencyKnowledge ManagementReduce dependency on external vendors and individual knowledge holders through documentation, automation, knowledge transfer, and engineering maturity initiativesLeadership & Vendor PartnershipServe as primary technical partner for Microsoft and MSPStrengthen Microsoft and MSP partnerships to support effective service delivery and platform outcomesProvide technical governance and engineering oversight for MSP-delivered Microsoft cloud services, ensuring alignment with approved architecture standards, operational processes, automation objectives, and platform roadmapsDeliver roadmap objectives that support Envista's platform engineering and infrastructure transformation strategyMentor engineers, conduct architecture reviews, and improve engineering standardsJob Requirements:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience10+ years enterprise Microsoft infrastructure experience7+ years Microsoft 365 and Azure engineeringExperience in enterprise environments supporting 5,000+ usersDeep expertise with Entra ID, Exchange Online, Azure architecture, governance, disaster recovery, PowerShell, and Infrastructure as CodeExperience partnering with Managed Service ProvidersDemonstrated experience establishing platform governance, architecture standards, and technology roadmapsExperience operating within a platform engineering, cloud center of excellence, or service ownership modelREQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:Microsoft CloudAzure, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Sentinel, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Virtual DesktopAutomationPowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, ARM, Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD, and REST APIsInfrastructureWindows Server, Active Directory, DNS, PKI, Networking, Disaster Recovery, and Cloud GovernancePREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, Azure Administrator, Identity & Access Administrator, or Security certificationsExperience with FastTrack, tenant migrations, M&A, enterprise governance, and platform engineering#LI-BS1IND123Target Market Salary Range:Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.$187,300 - $228,900Operating Company:CorporateEnvista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at . Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.SummaryLocation: United States of America, California, BreaType: Full time