Platform Engineering Manager

LaSalle Network has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Platform Engineering Manager located in Schaumburg, IL. This position is for a prestigious bank and will be responsible for overseeing and managing the bank's platform. This is a hybrid position.

Platform Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of platform engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, operations) to define, design, and implement platform solutions
• Manage team workloads, resources, and projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, Defender, Entra, and other related technologies
• Manage the implementation and governance of Microsoft security solutions, including Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and identity management with Microsoft Entra
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive. o Lead the execution of data governance strategies using Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance, data privacy, and secure information handling
• Provide expertise in managing and supporting the full lifecycle of Microsoft technologies and tools
• Cloud Engineering & Azure: to lead cloud engineering initiatives, focusing on designing and implementing secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud solutions
• Drive the design, development, and management of cloud infrastructure using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory). o Oversee the integration of cloud-based systems with on-premises environments to create hybrid cloud solutions
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, ensuring cost efficiency and performance optimization
• Ensure the implementation of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), networking, encryption, and compliance standards
• Collaboration Platform Support: to Administer and support enterprise collaboration tools, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
• Provide support and training for end-users to optimize the usage of SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and other collaboration tools
• Drive best practices for collaboration, information sharing, and document management across the bank
• Drive platform strategy and innovation, recommending enhancements, upgrades, and new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Stay current with emerging Microsoft technologies, particularly Microsoft CoPilot and Microsoft Entra, and evaluate their potential for integration into the bank's platform ecosystem
• Provide thought leadership and share insights on trends related cloud platforms, collaboration tools, data governance, identity security, and cloud engineering
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for platform-related issues
• Ensure that critical platform incidents are resolved in a timely manner while minimizing disruption to business operations
• All other duties as assigned. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Platform Engineering Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Entra Identity Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, are a plus
• 8 years of experience managing and supporting Microsoft platforms (Azure, M365, Intune, Defender, Entra) is required
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing a technical team in a complex IT environment is required
• 3 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure services, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid cloud solutions is required
• Strong knowledge and experience with collaboration tools, particularly Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
• Demonstrated experience with data governance, including Microsoft Purview and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot is a plus
• Experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud solutions in a secure, cost-effective manner
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams
• Expertise in Azure cloud management, security policies, enterprise-level deployment strategies, and identity governance using Microsoft Entra
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Microsoft M365 suite applications and services
• In-depth knowledge of security, compliance, data governance principles, and cloud infrastructure design
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve platform and cloud-related issues quickly and effectively
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and the changing needs of the business

Thank you,

Linda Daniel
Sr. Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.