M365 Platform Engineer at Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft 365, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Entra ID, Security Policies, Exchange Online, Identity Governance, Microsoft Graph API, REST-based Automation, Power Platform, IAM Protocols

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position Summary Vista Equity Partners is seeking an M365 Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our Microsoft 365 platform using modern infrastructure-as-code and automation practices. This role combines platform engineering principles with M365 administration to create scalable, secure, and self-service solutions. The position also serves as backup to our IAM Platform Engineer for Entra ID operations. Responsibilities Design and implement automation solutions for M365 platform management using PowerShell, Bash, and Terraform. Configure, secure, and monitor all M365 services (excluding SharePoint) using infrastructure-as-code practices. Develop and maintain Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Power Automate, and Power Apps for automated response to platform events. Manage Microsoft Entra ID configurations including conditional access policies, privileged access management, and identity lifecycle automation. Implement and maintain security policies across the M365 stack, including Defender for Office 365 and Information Protection. Assist in administration and governance of Power Platform environments. Create self-service capabilities and automated workflows to reduce manual administrative overhead. Serve as backup for IAM Platform Engineer, supporting ITGC controls and identity governance activities. Collaborate with security team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Document platform configurations, automation scripts, and operational procedures. Participate in on-call rotation for platform-related incidents. Collaborate with and mentor the service desk team to reduce manual M365 operational tasks. Manage and secure Exchange Online, including mail flow rules, anti-phishing policies, transport configurations, and mailbox provisioning. Lead and support Exchange migrations (on-premises to Exchange Online and tenant-to-tenant), including planning, execution, coexistence management, and post-migration stabilization. Qualifications Technical Skills 5+ years administering Microsoft 365 environments. Strong PowerShell scripting for M365 and Azure automation. Experience with Bash scripting and Linux/Unix environments. Hands-on Microsoft Entra ID administration and security. Deep understanding of M365 security features (Conditional Access, MFA, DLP). Experience with Git and CI/CD concepts. Knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, modern authentication). Experience executing Exchange migrations, including hybrid configurations, mailbox moves, and mail flow cutovers.Soft Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative mindset with mentoring capability. Proactive problem solver with an automation-first approach. Customer-focused and security-conscious. Adaptable with a continuous learning mindset.Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting M365 or Exchange integrations during mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, or divestitures. Terraform for infrastructure-as-code implementations. Microsoft Graph API and REST-based automation. Power Platform administration and governance. Microsoft certifications (MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300). Familiarity with ITIL or service management frameworks. Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) initiatives. Knowledge of Microsoft Purview administration. Company Overview Vista is a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. Vista’s private market strategies seek to deliver differentiated returns through a proprietary and systematic approach to value creation developed and refined over the course of 25 years and 650+ transactions. Today, Vista manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to millions of customers around the world. As of June 30, 2025, Vista had more than $100 billion in assets under management. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com . Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners , and on X, @Vista_Equity .

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Responsibilities

The M365 Platform Engineer will design, implement, and maintain the Microsoft 365 platform, focusing on automation and security. Responsibilities include managing M365 services, developing automated workflows, and supporting identity governance activities.