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Microsoft 365 Security & AI Platform Admin

North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, Australia • Full-time

Description

We are building a next-generation, AI-first financial services platform on Microsoft’s ecosystem—where identity, endpoint, messaging, and AI interaction layers are unified under a Zero Trust security model.

This role is designed for a high-potential junior practitioner who will be trained to operate within enterprise-grade security, governance, and engineering standards.

You will contribute to a tightly controlled Microsoft environment spanning:

  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium
  • Exchange Online (secure communications layer)
  • Microsoft Entra ID (identity control plane)
  • Microsoft Intune (endpoint governance & compliance)
  • Microsoft Graph (secure API automation layer)
  • Microsoft Copilot (AI within controlled, compliant boundaries)

You will operate within a system aligned to Australian regulatory standards.

Your Mission

Support and progressively take ownership of a secure ecosystem where:

  • Identity governs access
  • Devices enforce trust
  • APIs execute securely
  • AI operates within guardrails
  • Every action is logged, attributable, and auditable

Key Responsibilities

1. Identity & Access Control (Microsoft Entra ID)

  • Support RBAC and least-privilege access enforcement
  • Assist with Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Maintain identity lifecycle (joiner, mover, leaver)
  • Implement and monitor Conditional Access policies

2. Endpoint Security & Device Compliance (Microsoft Intune)

  • Assist with device enrolment (corporate & BYOD)
  • Support compliance policies and posture enforcement
  • Manage application protection policies (MAM)
  • Support remote wipe, risk signals, and secure access controls

3. Secure Messaging & Collaboration (Exchange Online)

  • Configure mail flow rules and transport policies
  • Support anti-phishing protections (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Assist with Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Ensure secure and auditable communications

4. Microsoft 365 Security, Compliance & Copilot Governance

  • Support Microsoft Defender and Secure Score initiatives
  • Assist with Microsoft Purview (retention, classification)
  • Help govern Microsoft Copilot usage within compliance boundaries
  • Contribute to AI-safe data access and governance

5. API & Automation Layer (Microsoft Graph)

  • Assist with secure Graph API interactions
  • Support identity-aware automation workflows
  • Ensure API authentication, authorization, and auditability

6. Data Protection

  • Support encryption standards (TLS 1.2+, encryption at rest)
  • Maintain secure authentication and identity token practices
  • Ensure zero exposure of sensitive data

7. User Experience (Security-First Design)

  • Help design friction-aware security workflows
  • Support intuitive onboarding and secure collaboration
  • Balance usability with strict policy enforcement

What We’re Looking For

Core Technical Foundations

  • Basic understanding of: Microsoft 365 ecosystem Entra ID (Azure AD) Exchange Online Microsoft Intune (preferred but not required)
  • Awareness of: RBAC and identity governance MFA, Conditional Access, Zero Trust API fundamentals (Graph exposure is a plus)

Mindset (Critical)

  • Strong attention to detail and precision
  • High ethical standards and respect for data privacy
  • Comfortable working in structured, compliance-driven environments
  • Strong willingness to learn enterprise security and systems thinking

What Will Set You Apart

  • Exposure to: Microsoft Graph API PowerShell or scripting Microsoft Defender / Purview Copilot or AI governance
  • Interest in financial services or regulated industries
  • Understanding that identity is the primary security boundary

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise Microsoft architecture
  • Structured training in a high-security environment
  • Exposure to a multi-tenant SaaS platform
  • Practical experience in: Identity-centric security Endpoint trust enforcement Secure API orchestration AI governance in regulated systems

Why Join Us

This role is part of a strategic initiative to build one of the most advanced, secure, and compliant lending platforms in Australia.

You will work in an environment where:

  • Identity, device, API, and AI layers are tightly integrated
  • Every control is measurable and auditable
  • Every system decision must withstand regulatory and forensic scrutiny

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

60000 AUD – 80000 AUD (Annum)