Microsoft 365 Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Department: Information Technology
Location: Godrej Centre, 8th Floor, Old Madras Road, Binnamangala, Mahadevapura Hobli, Bengaluru - 560038
Reports To: Director, Digital Workspace
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Job Overview

We at Fortive are looking for a proactive and technically deep Microsoft 365 Subject Matter Expert to support, optimize, and secure our collaboration ecosystem. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring platform stability, resolving complex incidents, and driving automation, while working closely with architects and managed service providers. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining a seamless, secure, and scalable Microsoft 365 environment for our global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident & Problem Management

  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Power Platform in line with organizational security policies.

  • Track service health, monitor incident notifications, and collaborate with Microsoft Support on escalated cases.

  • Develop and maintain resolution documentation and standard operating procedures for L1/L2 support teams.

  • Facilitate user onboarding, offboarding, and account lifecycle management.

  • Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Platform Administration

  • Administer SharePoint Online site collections, access controls, and storage quotas.

  • Work alongside the M365 Architect to ensure service availability and deploy Power Platform solutions, SharePoint workflows, and Teams applications.

  • Conduct regular platform cleanup and governance activities to maintain tenant security and compliance.

  • Support the deployment and address support issues related to Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI initiatives.

• Automation & Operational Efficiency

  • Develop PowerShell scripts for bulk administration, reporting, and automation tasks.

  • Build and maintain business process automation using Power Automate.

• Vendor & Escalation Management

  • Own, guide, and oversee the Managed Service Provider in resolving Priority 1 and 2 tickets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Cloud & Collaboration: Expertise in SharePoint Online (information architecture, migration), Teams governance, Power Platform, and OneDrive.

  • Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery) and Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, PIM).

  • Automation & Integration: Proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for automation and integration tasks.

  • Azure & Identity: Understanding of Microsoft Azure services, hybrid integrations, and identity management best practices.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to document processes clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global, dynamic environment with exposure to latest Microsoft cloud technologies.

• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.