Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Architect to lead the design implementation and optimization of our Microsoft 365 environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across core M365 services including Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams Microsoft Entra ID and security & compliance features. Experience with the Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) is highly preferred. You will be responsible for defining and implementing best practices ensuring scalability security and efficiency and providing strategic guidance on leveraging M365 to achieve our business objectives.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Architecture: o Develop and maintain the overall M365 architecture roadmap aligning with business requirements and IT strategy. o Evaluate and recommend new M365 features and technologies to enhance productivity and collaboration. o Lead the design and implementation of complex M365 solutions including migrations integrations and customizations. o Define and enforce M365 governance policies and standards. o Utilize enterprise architecture frameworks in planning and designing M365 solutions. Implementation and Management: o Oversee the deployment and configuration of M365 services ensuring optimal performance and reliability. o Manage and troubleshoot complex M365 issues coordinate expertlevel support. o Develop and maintain documentation for M365 architecture configurations and processes. Power Platform (Preferred): o Establish and maintain Power Platform best practices. o Provide guidance on Power Platform licensing and capacity planning. Security and Compliance: o Understand M365 security best practices including access control data loss prevention and threat protection. o Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR HIPAA . o Coordinate regular security assessments and audits of the M365 environment. o Understand and recommend security features of Microsoft Entra ID as it pertains to M365. Collaboration and Communication: o Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including IT operations security and business stakeholders. o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. o Communicate effectively with nontechnical stakeholders translating technical concepts into business terms. o Lead training efforts regarding M365 best practices. Ongoing Improvement: o Stay up to date with the latest M365 updates and trends. o Proactively identify and address potential issues and areas for improvement This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelors degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 6 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.