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Senior Microsoft 365 & Azure Engineer | Intune, Entra ID & Security
Bucharest, Romania
Only remote
Bachelor's degree in Economics & Applied technology- Universitatea Romano Americana (2007-2010)About me
I’m Cristian, an IT specialist who builds business applications, connects systems and automates everyday processes. My experience includes Microsoft 365 and Azure integrations, approval workflows, document processing, reporting and financial data validation.
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Azure IAM & Identity Governance
Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Active Directory, including RBAC model design, Conditional Access concepts, MFA, app registrations, enterprise applications, service principals, managed identities, access reviews, least-privilege permissions and identity governance for cloud and hybrid environments.
PKI & Certificate Lifecycle Management
Deep knowledge of PKI fundamentals and certificate lifecycle management, covering CSR/CA-chain concepts, TLS/SSL validation, certificate renewal and rotation tracking, certificate-based application authentication, app registration certificates, Key Vault certificates/secrets concepts and documentation of certificate ownership and expiry risk.
Microsoft 365 Security & Endpoint Management
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Intune and endpoint security operations, including device compliance concepts, patch management, SCCM, security configuration review, remediation guidance and technical troubleshooting.
Azure Administration & Cloud Infrastructure
Practical experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Resource Groups, subscriptions, VNets, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, KQL, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Azure Migrate, Movere and Dr. Migrate, including cost/usage and migration-readiness reporting.
Automation & DevOps Delivery
Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, AKS, ACR and infrastructure documentation and operational handover.
Cloud Governance & Security Documentation
Preparation of practical governance and security recommendations aligned with Microsoft cloud operating models, CIS benchmark awareness and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles, including operational handover documentation.
Hybrid Infrastructure & IT Support
Enterprise IT support and hybrid-infrastructure troubleshooting across endpoints, Windows environments, identity-related access issues, monitoring and cloud-oriented administration tasks, including SCCM-based patch management and software distribution.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Management of logistics, supply and inventory processes for large-scale operations, including inventory planning, transportation coordination, budget planning, operational reporting and multicultural team leadership.
ERP & Financial Administration
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP for cost controlling, inventory management, accounting documentation, cash-flow tracking and compliance reporting.
Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Active Directory, including RBAC model design, Conditional Access concepts, MFA, app registrations, enterprise applications, service principals, managed identities, access reviews, least-privilege permissions and identity governance for cloud and hybrid environments.
PKI & Certificate Lifecycle Management
Deep knowledge of PKI fundamentals and certificate lifecycle management, covering CSR/CA-chain concepts, TLS/SSL validation, certificate renewal and rotation tracking, certificate-based application authentication, app registration certificates, Key Vault certificates/secrets concepts and documentation of certificate ownership and expiry risk.
Microsoft 365 Security & Endpoint Management
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Intune and endpoint security operations, including device compliance concepts, patch management, SCCM, security configuration review, remediation guidance and technical troubleshooting.
Azure Administration & Cloud Infrastructure
Practical experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Resource Groups, subscriptions, VNets, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, KQL, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Azure Migrate, Movere and Dr. Migrate, including cost/usage and migration-readiness reporting.
Automation & DevOps Delivery
Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, AKS, ACR and infrastructure documentation and operational handover.
Cloud Governance & Security Documentation
Preparation of practical governance and security recommendations aligned with Microsoft cloud operating models, CIS benchmark awareness and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles, including operational handover documentation.
Hybrid Infrastructure & IT Support
Enterprise IT support and hybrid-infrastructure troubleshooting across endpoints, Windows environments, identity-related access issues, monitoring and cloud-oriented administration tasks, including SCCM-based patch management and software distribution.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Management of logistics, supply and inventory processes for large-scale operations, including inventory planning, transportation coordination, budget planning, operational reporting and multicultural team leadership.
ERP & Financial Administration
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision ERP for cost controlling, inventory management, accounting documentation, cash-flow tracking and compliance reporting.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020
Languages
EnglishNative speakerRomanianNative speaker
Project history
Administered and documented Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD identity structures including users, groups, app registrations, enterprise applications, service principals, managed identities and role assignments. Designed and reviewed RBAC models applying least-privilege access principles. Supported Azure IAM governance activities including access-request analysis and permission review. Worked with certificate-based authentication concepts for Azure applications, documented PKI and certificate-lifecycle requirements, used Azure CLI and PowerShell for identity and administration tasks, supported Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Intune and endpoint-security operations, delivered cloud readiness and migration assessments using Azure Migrate, Movere and Dr. Migrate, and collaborated remotely with developers, security engineers and business stakeholders.
Provided enterprise IT support and hybrid-infrastructure troubleshooting across endpoints, Windows environments and identity-related access issues. Used SCCM for remote control, patch management, software distribution and OS deployment. Contributed to Azure-focused solution designs covering identity, governance, monitoring, data storage, business continuity and disaster-recovery considerations. Supported Azure administration and hybrid-cloud documentation, assisted with access and permissions support cases, and prepared recommendations for Azure infrastructure architecture for clients including PKF International, Magnapharm and Sanador.
Managed, created, organized, verified and implemented logistics, supply and inventory processes for rolling and non-rolling stock on behalf of the US Government on the APS 5 SE ASIA military base in Kuwait. Organized the work of approximately 200 employees of multiple nationalities. Developed inventory plans, location setup, transportation coordination, reception, configuration, maintenance and delivery processes. Performed yearly budget planning, monthly budget analysis and operational reporting in a high-pressure, audit-sensitive environment.