Job Title: Microsoft Power Platform Architect / SME

Location: Remote
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Customer: Department of Defense (DoD)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Power Platform Architect / SME to join our team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This role focuses on designing secure scalable and enterprise-grade solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform while embedding DevSecOps practices into solution delivery.

This is a hands-on architecture position requiring strong technical expertise in solution design governance automation and integration of low-code platforms with enterprise systems. The successful candidate will serve as both a technical SME and trusted advisor working closely with business and IT stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions that align with DoD security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Design secure scalable Power Platform solutions (Power Apps Power Automate Power Pages; Dataverse; integrations with M365/SharePoint/Graph API).

• Define and implement Power Platform governance and guardrails ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.

• Lead capacity planning and performance management ensuring Power Platform environments are optimized for scalability resilience and mission demand.

• Drive projects toward automation-first delivery enabling self-service reducing manual processes and implementing reusable components.

• Embed DevSecOps practices into the Power Platform lifecycle including automated testing CI/CD pipelines security scanning and continuous monitoring.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks and system integrations.

• Provide overflow support for Microsoft Exchange (mailboxes groups and troubleshooting).

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into secure scalable architectures.

• Lead architectural reviews and guide teams on integration patterns RBAC and zero-trust security principles.

• Develop documentation architecture diagrams and knowledge repositories to support solution transparency and sustainability.

• Advise leadership and stakeholders with clear diplomatic communicationbalancing innovation with operational integrity.

• Bring structure to complexity thrive in fast-paced environments and remain composed in ambiguity.

Required Education Experience & Skills

• Active Top Secret Clearance.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10 years of IT experience (6 years with undergraduate degree 5 with graduate degree).

• Proven expertise as an Architect or SME designing Power Platform enterprise solutions.

• Advanced experience with Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) Power Automate and Dataverse.

• Strong PowerShell scripting and experience with Microsoft Graph API.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange administration.

• Experience defining RBAC models compliance frameworks and security controls.

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Power Platform into secure enterprise environments.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration & DoD security best practices.

• Hands-on experience with Power BI SharePoint Online and cloud integrations.

• Microsoft certifications in Power Platform Security or Cloud Architecture.

• Experience applying DevSecOps pipelines (GitHub Actions Azure DevOps or equivalent) to low-code environments.

• Experience with DoD cloud environments (DISA IL4/IL5 GCC High etc.).

• Prior DoD or federal customer support experience.

• Experience working effectively in a remote/distributed team environment.