Microsoft Platform Lead

About the role

Bank ABC is looking for a Microsoft Platform Lead to drive productivity, collaboration and security across its Microsoft ecosystem. The role is based in the Group IT Infrastructure department at the Head Office in Bahrain and involves close interaction with senior stakeholders and the cybersecurity team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Endpoint Manager.
• Lead the strategic roadmap for Microsoft platform enhancements and cloud migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity to embed security best‑practice into architecture and configuration.
• Oversee system upgrades, feature testing and ensure service continuity.
• Mentor infrastructure administrators and help‑desk staff, and manage related projects from inception to closure.

Required profile

• 5‑7 years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 and related server technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, IT or a related field.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and driving Microsoft adoption initiatives.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications preferred.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Viva, Power Platform).
• Azure services including Azure Active Directory and Azure Information Protection.
• Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Cloud App Security.
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune, Configuration Manager) and Office 365.
• PowerShell scripting and Power BI for reporting.
• Windows Server operating systems.