- Company Name
- Scotiabank
- Job Title
- Modern Workplace Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Modern Workplace Engineer
**Role Summary**
Design and implement secure, scalable, and automated digital workplace solutions using Microsoft technologies, with a focus on automation, Zero Trust security, and hybrid remote environments.
**Expectations**
Develop end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, optimize identity and access management, engineer security frameworks, and drive automation across hybrid work infrastructure.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design and deploy enterprise-grade Microsoft 365 solutions (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
- Architect identity and access management using Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and security controls.
- Develop AI readiness strategies, including Microsoft Copilot integration for M365.
- Build security and compliance frameworks using Microsoft Purview and baseline security standards.
- Design multi-tenant environments with isolation and segmentation for risk mitigation.
- Create automated deployment pipelines with Azure DevOps (CI/CD, code reviews).
- Develop PowerShell scripts and policy-as-code solutions for administrative automation.
- Implement lifecycle automation for user accounts, roles, and licensing.
- Optimize platform performance via monitoring, analytics, and capacity planning.
- Engineer governance models for Microsoft 365 Groups, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Configure compliance controls for regulatory and internal standards.
- Design secure external collaboration workflows (guest user management, service accounts).
- Architect Power Platform security, including DLP policies, encryption, and connector restrictions.
- Develop integrations between Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and external systems.
- Build monitoring dashboards for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Power BI, and Power Platform health.
- Report on usage, compliance, and optimization through data-driven insights.
- Lead projects for modern workplace deployment and hybrid work enablement.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects and PMs to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Champion Zero Trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies.
**Required Skills**
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
- Proven experience with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform implementation.
- Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Conditional Access, and identity governance.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Experience with Power Platform administration, governance, and ALM.
- Familiarity with AI-driven tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
- Strong collaboration, communication, and client engagement skills.
**Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent field. No certifications specified.