Nikola Nikolic

P3 Group

Serbia

About

With a more than 4 years of experience, I am a results-driven Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies. Leveraging my expertise in cloud architecture and IT operations, I excel in designing and implementing robust solutions that empower organizations to achieve their business objectives effectively and securely in the cloud.

Experience

  • P3 (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Cloud Engineer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      Design, architecture, and operational ownership of hybrid Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance across identity, collaboration, and infrastructure platforms. Architect and maintain hybrid identity solutions, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure AD Connect high-availability configurations, ensuring secure synchronization, replication integrity, and operational continuity. Drive automation strategy using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and Azure Automation Accounts to optimize operational processes, enforce security baselines, and reduce manual administrative overhead. Design and implement Microsoft Purview compliance framework, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, retention policies, and information lifecycle governance aligned with regulatory requirements.

    • Cloud Engineer
      Jan 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Integration of on-premises PBX systems with Microsoft Teams Phone, migration of all telephony services to Microsoft Teams, and implementation of centralised calling plans. Development of PowerShell-based automation scripts in Azure Automation Accounts for operational process optimization, security enforcement, and routine task scheduling. Deployment of Microsoft Purview features, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, sensitivity labels, and retention policies, to ensure regulatory compliance and secure data handling. Implementation of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 security policies, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and anti-phishing configurations to protect enterprise email and collaboration platforms. Configuration of Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to manage, monitor, and control elevated access to critical resources in Microsoft 365 and Azure, including just-in-time access and approval workflows. Design and implementation of SharePoint Online governance policies, content lifecycle management, and compliance monitoring to protect business-critical information.

    • Junior Cloud Engineer
      Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Operations Engineer at Mainstream Public Cloud Services
    Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Migration of enterprise customers from IMAP-based email systems to Exchange Online (Microsoft 365), ensuring seamless transfer of mail data, configuration of security features, and minimal downtime for end users. Migration of enterprise infrastructure from on-premises to Azure, implementation of a hybrid environment with Entra ID Connect, and deployment of Conditional Access policies for enhanced identity protection. Migration of domains, mailboxes, and SharePoint Online sites between Microsoft 365 tenants, ensuring minimal business disruption and preserving user experience. Configured and managed Windows Server environment including Domain Controllers, File Servers, IIS, and Group Policy Objects (GPO) to deliver secure, standardized, and integrated enterprise IT services.

  • System Administrator & IT Support at NetCast doo
    May 2019 - Jun 2019 · 2 mos

    Introduction and work as technical support, installing operating systems, fixing hardware issues, interacting with clients and solving their problems.