Job Description
Location: Sheffield
Mandatory Skills: Program Management.
Experience: 5-8 Years.
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Role Overview
The Microsoft 365 / Exchange Solution Architect will be responsible for designing building and operationalizing Microsoft 365 and Exchange solutions for enterprise customers. This role involves leading migrations divestitures and security implementations while ensuring compliance performance and minimal disruption to business operations. The architect will collaborate with cybersecurity cloud and application teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft 365 & Exchange Architecture
Design and implement new Microsoft 365 tenants and SMTP Relay infrastructure.
Configure mail flow connectors DNS records (MX/SPF/DMARC/DKIM) and security baselines.
Perform audits of messaging environments to ensure supported versions and compliance.
Exchange Migration & Divestiture
Lead migrations from Exchange 2013/2016 to Exchange SE and Exchange Online.
Execute tenant-to-tenant migrations domain separation and mailbox cutovers.
Decommission legacy Exchange servers and ensure Zero Trust principles are applied.
Security & Compliance
Design and implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
Deploy and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies sensitivity labels and Information Protection.
Configure Insider Risk Management (IRM) Communication Compliance and retention policies.
Support eDiscovery legal hold and audit investigations.
Automation & Integration
Develop migration runbooks automation scripts (PowerShell Graph API) and validation checklists.
Provide consultation for SMTP and Graph API integration for email-enabled applications.
Perform bulk operations using PowerShell and Graph.
Stakeholder Governance
Collaborate with cybersecurity and cloud teams for risk reviews design approvals and change control.
Prepare architecture diagrams compliance documentation and operational guides.
Deliver training and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft 365 and Exchange.
Expertise in Exchange Server () Exchange Online and hybrid configurations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft security solutions (Defender Purview Sentinel).
Hands-on experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations and divestiture projects.
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR data residency).
Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate / Messaging Administrator Associate.
Experience with migration tools (BitTitan MigrationWiz ShareGate AvePoint).
Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and Secure by Design principles.