
Joilson Cerqueira Oliveira Júnior
@joilsoncerqueiraoliv
Security Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft who designed Zero Trust architectures and hardened enterprise identity security.
What I'm looking for
At Microsoft, I design and deliver Zero Trust security architectures for enterprise clients. I also lead security assessments that identify and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud environments.
At SoftwareOne, I implemented Microsoft Purview data protection and AI collaboration platforms, and built Microsoft Graph PowerShell scripts to automate security assessments. As a Modern Workplace Engineer, I designed a Windows 365 Cloud PC management product that later evolved into a VDI management solution.
Earlier, at Toyota Financial Services Corporation, I managed a hybrid Microsoft 365 environment and replaced legacy PBX infrastructure with Microsoft Teams Phone. I’ve spent 17+ years in IT across multiple countries, and I currently help enterprises get practical value from security tools through hands-on work and workshops.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Designed and delivered Zero Trust security architectures for Fortune 500 clients, leading security assessments that identified and remediated critical vulnerabilities across cloud environments;
• Hardened enterprise identity security posture through advanced Entra ID configurations, including Conditional Access policy design and risk-based Identity Protection with automated remediation workflows
• Led technical pre- and post-sales engagements POCs, workshops, stakeholder presentations driving solution pipeline growth and Modern Workplace adoption across enterprise accounts;
• Executed large-scale Microsoft Purview data implementation projects, applying sensitivity labeling and DLP policies across terabytes of enterprise data to achieve GDPR compliance while preparing data foundations for
• Led 2 tenant-to-tenant migrations across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, managing complex workload transitions through complete IT infrastructure cutover with zero continuity loss;
• Collaborated with Microsoft's product team on Windows 365 Cloud PC architecture during early release, testing and validating real-world deployment scenarios that influenced product design;
• Designed a Windows 3
Operations Support Engineer
Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)
• Managed a hybrid identity Microsoft 365 environment for 3,000+ users across Europe and Africa, administering communication and collaboration platforms including Teams, Outlook, Power Platform, and SharePoint, ensuring platform reliability and operational continuity across multiple regions;
• Led an organization-wide MFA rollout during COVID-19, resolving device incompatibilities, user resistance
Relocation
Career Break
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019 (10 months)
Relocated internationally to Germany, managing visa, administrative, and settlement processes required to establish legal working status in a new country.
• Specialized in SAP Material Management, Logistics, and Warehouse Management modules, supporting Request to Pay, Quality, and Storage processes for one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers;
• Optimized business processes by reducing resolution time for Incidents, Changes, and Service Requests through structured ITIL-aligned workflows;
• Served as the primary liaison for Brazilian clients
Worked as SAP Functional Intern at Tata Consultancy Services.
• Provided Microsoft Windows environment support, managing business applications running on Windows Server 2008 R2 for corporate clients;
• Designed and implemented a new ITIL v3-aligned ticketing system, improving service request tracking and SLA compliance;
• Managed Office 365 hybrid tenant users via Azure AD Connect, ensuring seamless identity synchronization between on-premises and cloud envi
∙ Developed reports using AI techniques and tools to assess the quality of search results from major search engines (Google Search, Microsoft Bing);
∙ Analyzed search results for relevance, accuracy, and completeness;
∙ Identified and reported on trends in search quality;
• Level 2 Service Desk support for IT hardware, Linux, and Microsoft Windows environments;
• Planned, designed, and installed cable infrastructure racks;
• Monitored routers and switches using Zabbix;
• Followed up with hardware partners (DELL Computers/CISCO) to ensure compliance with SLAs;
• Developed a new protective infrastructure solution against corrosive chemical products, increasing the us
• Provided Level 1 and 2 Service Desk support to global users of Windows XP and 7, including user management, access control, and email accounts (Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server);
• Developed custom IT reports (ZenDesk) for worldwide management offices;
• Provided full virtualization support, upgrades, and changes of VDI files on Citrix XenApp & XenDesktop for thin clients;
• Reduce
• Provided Level 1 and 2 Service Desk support to local end-users on Microsoft Windows XP and 7, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, providing training and support on software applications, and managing user accounts and permissions;
• Developed and implemented a file server backup data plan using PowerShell to ensure the security and integrity of critical data;
• Developed a
∙ Desktop and laptop hardware maintenance, preventive maintenance and user support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: AI Transformation Leader
Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2027
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
Jan 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional
Jan 2026 · Expires Jan 2027
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Business Professional
Jul 2026 · Expires May 2028
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate
Jul 2026
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Jul 2026 · Expires Jul 2027
PeopleCert
ITIL Foundation (Version 5)
Jul 2026 · Expires Jul 2029
CompTIA
CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
Nov 2025 · Expires Nov 2028
AvePoint
AvePoint Certified Technical Professional - Fly Server
Feb 2025
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
May 2025
AvePoint
AvePoint Certified Technical Associate - Confidence Platform
Feb 2025
Microsoft
Data Security and Governance for Copilot for M365 with Microsoft Purview— Participant
Mar 2025
CompTIA
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification
Nov 2025 · Expires Nov 2028
Microsoft
SkillUp AI: Agent Speed Skills
Sep 2025
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Mar 2024
CompTIA
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Jun 2024 · Expires Jun 2027
Quest Software
On Demand Migration for Active Directory Implementation Professional
Sep 2024
Microsoft
Microsoft Copilot Partner Bootcamp — FY24 Participant
Oct 2023
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
Oct 2023
Quest Software
On Demand Migration for Domain Move Implementation Professional
May 2023
Universidade Santa Cecília
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
2011 - 2014
Colégio Adélia Camargo Corrêa
Associate's degree, Information Technology
2007 - 2009
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
Authorized to work in
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