(Senior) IT Engineer / M 365 Platform Engineer (m/f/d) in Stuttgart

Every day, our services ensure that everything runs smoothly in our customers' production facilities around the world. We think in terms of solutions and optimise along the entire process - from planning to maintenance, modernisation and digitalisation. As a service specialist in the manufacturing industry, we know that people make the difference. Respect, team spirit and variety define working at Leadec. We are proud of our work - over 22,500 different personalities at more than 350 locations on four continents for over 60 years.

Join our global IT operations team, which manages and continuously develops our state-of-the-art IT infrastructure from the network to the cloud.

• Tackling tasks: Platform Engineering & Governance: Design, implement, and maintain core Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive); define and enforce governance policies that balance user productivity with enterprise control. Security & Identity Management: Manage and harden the Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) environment, including Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Governance; manage Defender and ensure the platform meets modern "Zero Trust" security standards
• Taking responsibility: Compliance & Data Protection: Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and sensitive information labeling to meet international regulatory requirements
• Living collaboration: Strategic Consulting: Translate business requirements into technical architectures; coordinate with external service providers and act as a technical lead on global projects
• Driving Progress: AI & Innovation: Lead the technical assessment and implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven features, including preparation of the data layer (SharePoint/OneDrive) for AI readiness and managing extensibility
• Being passionate about technology: Service Delivery & Automation: Act as the Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex technical issues; automate repetitive administrative tasks and lifecycle management by using PowerShell and Graph API

Your profile

• Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent vocational training with significant professional experience; certifications are a plus
• Know-how: Deep expertise in the "Modern Workplace" stack: Teams, SharePoint and Exchange Online; Strong command of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune (Endpoint Manager); practical experience with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Office 365; proficiency in PowerShell for environment-wide automation; understanding of Microsoft 365 Copilot prerequisites and data governance
• Experience: Several years of experience engineering Microsoft 365 environments within an international enterprise or a complex organization; proven track record of managing migrations or large-scale tenant configurations
• Working Style: Independent, with a structured, analytical mindset; prioritize security by design and take a proactive approach to platform health rather than just reacting to tickets
• Personality: Genuine interest in the rapid evolution of cloud technology; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effective,
• Languages: Professional working proficiency in both English and German (minimum B2 level) is required to collaborate with our global teams and local stakeholders
• Security: the security of a large, globally active company with high standards for occupational safety
• Prospects: structured induction into the new area of responsibility, training and further education opportunities, e.g. via our Leadec Campus
• Remuneration: attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications
• Flexibility: proportionate mobile working and flexible working hours
• Benefits: "Me@Leadec" makes our benefits accessible to you, e.g. company pension scheme, numerous benefits for employees, including local health and sports offers and the option to lease a company bicycle (also for private use)
• Transparency: easy access to company information and news via our employee app "we.do"

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