M365 Engineer

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Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.  
 
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale. Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing. We operate by a clear set of values: Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

role

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a M365 Engineer.

What   You’ll   Do

- Manage core M365 GCC High services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Entra ID, and Security & Compliance Center.
- Configure policies, admin roles, conditional access, retention within the tenant.
- Support governance, lifecycle management, and best practices for collaboration tools.
- Develop robust PowerShell scripts for tenant administration, reporting, identity operations, and service automation.
- Create and maintain automation scripts, documentation, and repeatable workflows for operational tasks.
- Utilize Microsoft Graph, Exchange Online PowerShell, Teams modules, SharePoint PnP, and Intune Graph API for advanced automation.
- Build automated audit logs, compliance snapshots, and technical runbooks.
- Manage identity lifecycle processes, group-based licensing, and access reviews.
- Troubleshoot authentication, conditional access failures, MFA, and SSO integrations.
- Collaborate with systems engineers to support service upgrades, new feature rollouts, and large-scale modernization projects.
- Contribute to architectural discussions around M365 service optimization, automation improvements, and long-term scaling.

Requirements

- 5–8 years of experience supporting or administering Microsoft 365 environments in an IT support, systems administration, or similar technical role.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
- Demonstrates strong self‑management skills by independently prioritizing and completing job responsibilities with minimal supervision while consistently meeting expectations.
- Hands-on experience creating and managing Intune device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployments.
- Proficiency with PowerShell for automation, reporting, and maintaining administrative notebooks or runbooks.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve issues involving endpoints, user access, collaboration tools, and cloud services.
- Compliance administration within CMMC, NIST SP 800‑171 guidelines.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional IT teams (security, network, infrastructure, engineering) on complex issues or projects.
- Must have the ability to obtain and   maintain   a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred

- Familiarity with Jira administration, including workflows, fields, permissions, dashboards, and automation rules.
- Linux/macOS endpoint management experience.
- Multi-Tenant 365 administration.
- Okta integration workflows and troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 50 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office or manufacturing equipment.

Work Environment

This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office equipment. This Position may require occasional travel to other PDW facility locations. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross-departmental collaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard working hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

- Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.

- Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.

- Paid Parental Leave.

- On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.

- Employer provided life insurance.

- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.

- Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.