Job Title:Technical Architect
Location:Durham / Gloucester (Hybrid/Remote)
Job Purpose and Primary Objectives:
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Managing Domain and Active Directory Services
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Create Design/PDD/TAD for Enterprise Architecture Solution
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Managing Microsoft Azure Active Directory tenant
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Strong knowledge on M365 and Application Integration
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Handson experience in managing core infrastructure like VMware Active Directory McAfee Symantec DNS WINS
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Expertise in Entra ID B2B and B2C collaboration
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Should manage large O365 transformational programmes along with hybrid configuration and Identity and Access Management
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Work closely with customer to understand business/technical requirements and design domain merger solutions
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Experience with Agile methodology and JIRA for project delivery
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Own Architecture responsibilities endtoend including onprem and cloud solutions
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Thorough knowledge of O365 stack and use cases
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Endtoend ownership of technical challenge resolution across onprem Cloud and O365 streams
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Indepth understanding and working experience of Azure and Cloud technologies
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Create PowerShell/VB scripts to automate repetitive tasks
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Conduct regular environment health checks and provide gap analysis
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Availability for shift work and oncall (ROTA based)
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Handle severity incidents
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Ensure quality of all technical deliverables
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Contribute to writing reviewing and publishing design documents
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Strong negotiation and communication skills
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Work closely with other infrastructure architects and support teams to design and implement customer solutions
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Execute design and project delivery independently
Key Responsibilities:
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Utilize expertlevel knowledge of Microsoft architecture M365 and EUC architecture
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Provide best practice recommendations with deep experience in M365 core services
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Technical expertise in Office 365 Microsoft Core Infrastructure Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Active Directory Azure Identity AD Connect ADFS Security & Compliance DLP Azure Information & Threat Protection Intune Microsoft Managed Desktops
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Understand and apply Microsoft enterprise services frameworks and practices
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Strong onprem and cloud integration skills
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Competency in Agile lifecycle methodology
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Core solution design experience for O365 and Azure
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Strong communication and customer engagement skills for domain merger and identity management solutioning
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Handson migration of Exchange onprem to O365 Azurehosted solutions
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Monitoring tools configuration and proactive issue resolution
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Create technical FAQs and issue documentation
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Architect largescale infrastructure and Azure cloud solutions
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Experience with latest Microsoft 365 technologies such as Teams Defender Intune/Autopilot Azure Virtual Desktop PAM
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Strong client management skills at executive level
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Solid understanding of IT infrastructure design and operations
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Development of HLDs and LLDs
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OS expertise across platforms (Windows 10 Android iOS macOS) and management tools
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Lead workshops decision meetings and executive briefings
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Manage infrastructure tools like VMware Active Directory McAfee Symantec DNS WINS
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Hybrid cloud architecture and compliance expertise
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Windows Server 2016/2019 knowledge
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Provide best practice guidance through project lifecycles
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Lead major incidents and support root cause analysis
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SAFE/Agile project delivery experience
Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required:
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Expertlevel Microsoft 365 architecture knowledge
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Core O365 Solution Architect with strong solution design background
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Best practice recommendations for M365 services
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Technical experience in Office 365 ecosystem including security compliance and management solutions
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Exposure to Microsoft enterprise service frameworks
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Leadership skills to represent environment challenges
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Agile lifecycle familiarity
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Lead configuration planning and architecture decisionmaking
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Recognized as M365 subject matter expert
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PowerShell scripting skills
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Windows 10 security and servicing expertise
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AD 2008 Group Policy SCCM PowerShell BitLocker TPM MDT experience
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Certifications like MCSE/MCSA/MCP preferred
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Experience in full deployment lifecycle and Tminus/gonogo checklist management
Key Relationships & Contacts:
With Client
With Line Manager / Senior Stakeholders
With Offshore Teams
With Peers
With Others