Microsoft 365 Solution Architect

Client Name: LOGIXtech Solutions

End Client Name: SAP

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Solution Architect
Location: Herndon VA (Hybrid; 3 days/week onsite; local candidates only)
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Type: Contract (1 year)
Rate: $80/hour on w2

LinkedIn needed

Notes:

• MUST HAVE PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE (Department of Defense/Federal Government/Intelligence Agencies/A&D - GCC High or Microsoft 365 Government or DFARS or NIST or FedRAMP or ITAR).
• US Citizenship required (non-dual citizenship).
• Clearance: Active or Clearable.
• Interview: Final onsite.

*** MUST HAVE PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES/A&D - GCC High or Microsoft 365 Government or DFARS or NIST or FedRAMP or ITAR ***

Status US Citizenship non-dual citizenship

Clearance - (In-)active (or clearable)

Note: The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking technologist with deep expertise in Microsoft 365 experience driving enterprise-level projects and a passion for maximizing the value of cloud collaboration tools to support evolving business needs.

Job Summary: The Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator will serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert responsible for overseeing the architecture implementation and ongoing optimization of clients Microsoft 365 environment. This strategic role will support major modernization initiatives lead platform upgrades and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure secure reliable and scalable solutions across Microsoft Exchange Online SharePoint Teams OneDrive and associated services.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science MIS or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on administration and engineering experience with Microsoft 365 in an enterprise setting.
• Proven experience leading M365 implementations upgrades or major configuration projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams OneDrive Azure AD and security & compliance features.
• Advanced experience with Power Platform (Power BI Power Apps Power Automate).
• Strong PowerShell scripting experience and familiarity with Graph API.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and interface with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of hybrid environments and integration with on-prem Active Directory and legacy systems.
• Microsoft Certifications (e.g. MS-100 MS-101 SC-300 or equivalent).
• SharePoint 2013 administration and customization experience.
• Familiarity with Defender for O365 Conditional Access Policies Sensitivity Labels and DLP.
• Experience with security auditing tenant hardening and compliance configuration.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals HTML JavaScript and SQL Server is a plus.

Please provide a MS Word resume AND have candidate quantify the following number of years and projects AS WELL AS list technologies used end client names certifications and references

QUALIFICATION

Department of Defense number of years

Federal Government number of years

Intelligence Agencies number of years

Aerospace & Defense number of years

Microsoft Administration number of years

Architecture/Implementation/Optimization of Microsoft 365 environment number of projects

Modernize/Upgrade/Collaborate across Microsoft Exchange Online/SharePoint/Teams/OneDrive solutions and M365 Admin Center number of projects

Own/Implement best practices identity access and compliance policies Yes/No

Manage tenant-level configurations (including hybrid integrations and licensing strategies) Yes/No

Monitor system health/usage metrics/security compliance Yes/No

Develop/Enforce governance standards/documentation/disaster recovery procedures Yes/No

Mentor junior team members and provide advanced support/escalation Yes/No

Evaluate/Recommend emerging M365 technologies for adoption Yes/No

End-user guidance/training Yes/No

SharePoint 2013 administration/customization Yes/No

Security auditing/tenant hardening/compliance configuration Yes/No

Networking fundamentals Yes/No

Power Platform Power BI Power Apps Power Automate number of years

PowerShell scripting number of years

Microsoft Graph API number of years

Defender for O365 Conditional Access Policies Sensitivity Labels DLP number of years

Microsoft Security & Compliance Center number of years

HTML number of years

JavaScript number of years

SQL Server number of years

Microsoft 365 Solution Architect for list client(s)

Other Microsoft 365 roles include list client(s)

Certification

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert MS-100/102 Yes/No

Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security MS-101/102 - Yes/No

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert SC-100 - Yes/No

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200 - Yes/No

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate SC-300 - Yes/No

list other(s)

Reference list names/titles/company emails/company telephones/LinkedIn profiles

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive Microsoft 365 upgrades migrations and platform modernization efforts.
• Architect configure and maintain secure and resilient Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online SharePoint Online Teams OneDrive and the M365 Admin Center.
• Own and implement best practices around identity access and compliance policies using Conditional Access DLP Sensitivity Labels and Defender for Office 365.
• Act as a technical lead for M365-related projects working closely with internal IT Security and business stakeholders.
• Manage tenant-level configurations including hybrid integrations and licensing strategies.
• Proactively monitor system health usage metrics and security compliance via tools like PowerShell Graph API and Security & Compliance Center dashboards.
• Develop and enforce governance standards documentation and disaster recovery procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and provide advanced support and escalation on complex issues.
• Evaluate emerging M365 technologies and make recommendations for adoption aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide end-user guidance and training on new capabilities to promote adoption and productivity.