IT Innovation and Transformation Specialist (Remote)

The anticipated base salary range for this position is €45,000 - €60,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and work location. Centric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and other applicable benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.

The IT Innovation and Transformation Specialist drives technology initiatives that improve productivity, security, and IT operations. This is a highly hands-on role requiring extensive professional experience and advanced technical proficiency across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft security technologies.

The role focuses on modern workplace solutions, identity management, endpoint security, automation, AI adoption, and cross-platform management across Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile devices, SaaS applications, and cloud services.

• Identify and implement technologies that improve productivity, efficiency, and user experience.
• Evaluate and adopt AI solutions, and emerging technologies.
• Develop proofs of concept and automate manual processes using modern tools and cloud services.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable, and practical technology solutions.
• Design, administer, and optimize Microsoft 365 and Azure services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Graph.
• Manage ldPs Entra ID/Okta, Conditional Access, MFA, privileged access, tenant governance, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Integrate SaaS applications with enterprise identity and access management platforms.
• Optimize licensing, cloud consumption, and service configurations.
• Design and maintain endpoint management solutions for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, and Android using Intune and complementary technologies.
• Manage device provisioning, application deployment, configuration, compliance, security baselines, and remediation.
• Improve endpoint lifecycle management, standardization, and user experience through automation.
• Ensure endpoints remain secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise requirements.
• Partner closely with the Cybersecurity team to align IT initiatives with security strategy, policies, and risk management requirements.
• Embed security, privacy, and compliance by design across Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, and SaaS platforms.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Security Tools, Zero Trust, Conditional Access, least privilege, vulnerability management, and secure secrets handling.
• Collaborate on security assessments, remediation initiatives, incident response readiness, and governance improvements.
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Bash/shell scripting, Azure automation.
• Integrate enterprise platforms and services through APIs and modern authentication mechanisms.
• Reduce manual IT operations through reliable, reusable, and secure automation.
• Apply engineering best practices, including logging, error handling, testing, documentation, and maintainability.
• Contribute to IT strategy, technology roadmaps, architecture decisions, and continuous service improvement.
• Assess solutions based on security, scalability, operational complexity, cost, and business value.
• Work closely with IT, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver aligned technology initiatives.
• Share technical knowledge and promote standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Improved IT efficiency, productivity, and user experience.
• Stronger security posture and alignment with Cybersecurity requirements.
• Better utilization of Microsoft 365, Azure, and SaaS investments.
• More consistent and effective cross-platform endpoint management.
• Successful adoption of innovation, AI, and automation.
• Reduced operational overhead, complexity, and technology costs.