Microsoft Azure Engineer

Location & Schedule Franklin, TN; Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site) Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree. Sponsorship: No. Overview We are currently looking for a Microsoft Azure Engineer to join our dynamic IT team in Franklin, TN. In this role you will be supporting a global, multi‑geo hybrid environment with over 25,000 users. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless operation, security, and optimization of our Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 platforms, with a strong focus on identity, access management, and cloud security. Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, etc.) across a global, multi‑geo tenant. Lead administration and optimization of Azure services, with a strong focus on Entra ID (Azure AD), identity and access management, app registrations, and authentication. Drive identity‑centric security initiatives including Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust‑aligned controls. Lead hybrid environment initiatives, integrating on‑prem infrastructure with Azure and cloud identity services to ensure high availability and performance. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID platforms, ensuring minimal business disruption. Develop and enforce security and compliance policies leveraging Microsoft security and identity governance tools. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions aligned to business objectives and user needs. Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell and scripting tools. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff. Partner closely with offshore teams to support global operations. Own SLA/SOP tracking, documentation, and service delivery metrics. Provide Level2 & Level3 support for Microsoft365 and Azure identity platform services. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years focused on Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 in complex enterprise environments. Strong Microsoft365 administration experience (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive). Deep expertise in Azure identity services, including Entra ID, identity and access management, and hybrid identity configurations. Hands‑on experience with Azure app registrations, Conditional Access policies, authentication methods, and identity security best practices. PowerShell/Microsoft Graph experience. Proven ability to support global, multi‑geo tenants within hybrid architectures. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance within Microsoft cloud environments, especially identity‑driven security models. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams. Desired Experience with cloud migration initiatives (on‑prem to Azure). Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and modern authentication protocols. Knowledge of ITIL processes and service management best practices. Experience with ServiceNow ITSM. Benefits Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, seminars, leadership training, tuition reimbursement. Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, Nissan perks, Employee Lease Program, and Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). EEO & Legal Information Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws. Nissan’s policy is to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nissan Motor Iberica SA