Microsoft 365 Architect

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Architect
Department: Information Technology
Location: Godrej Centre 8th Floor Old Madras Road Binnamangala Mahadevapura Hobli Bengaluru - 560038
Reports To: Director Digital Workspace

Fortive is seeking a hands-on Microsoft 365 Architect to manage and evolve our Enterprise Collaboration ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements architecting solutions and providing strategic support for Microsoft Teams SharePoint Power Platform Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agentic AI initiatives. This role will deliver value to our Operating Company stakeholders and provide Level 3 support for tenant-wide issues.

• Strategic Architecture & Platform Management:

  • Gather requirements design build and maintain the overall architecture for Exchange Online SharePoint Online Power Platform Teams OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Groups.

  • Ensure seamless integration between Microsoft 365 services and critical business applications.

  • Provide Level 3 support for complex issues impacting the tenant.

• Microsoft Teams Administration & Optimization:

  • Govern Teams creation management and lifecycle to prevent sprawl.

  • Design and implement Teams templates policies and governance frameworks.

  • Collaborate with business units to publish and manage Teams apps enterprise-wide.

• SharePoint & Content Management:

  • Manage site permissions sharing policies and external collaboration scenarios.

  • Design and deploy automation solutions using Power Platform and SharePoint workflows.

• Microsoft 365 Copilot Implementation & Governance:

  • Lead the strategic rollout and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot across the organization.

  • Configure data access policies prompt governance and usage monitoring.

  • Address security concerns and implement restricted search configurations where appropriate.

• Security Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Implement and maintain Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

  • Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) sensitivity labels and information protection policies using Microsoft Purview.

• Identity & Access Management (IAM):

  • Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) configurations user provisioning and group management.

  • Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the principle of least privilege.

  • Manage guest access and external collaboration policies.

• Automation & Operational Efficiency:

  • Develop PowerShell scripts for bulk operations reporting and administrative automation.

  • Create automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes.

• Issue Troubleshooting & Guidance:

  • Own and guide the Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the resolution of Priority 1 and 2 support tickets.

• Required:

  • 12-15 years of hands-on experience in architecting designing and managing Microsoft 365 tenants for clients.

  • Strong and deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture security permissions management and inter-service interactions.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

  • Proven willingness and ability to learn new technologies and implement them following architectural approval.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Cloud Architecture: Expertise in Microsoft 365 and related Azure technologies including hybrid and on-premises integrations.

  • Collaboration & Communication: In-depth knowledge of SharePoint Online (information architecture search migration) Microsoft Teams (governance apps) Power Platform and OneDrive.

  • Security & Compliance: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP sensitivity labels eDiscovery) and Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID (users groups roles MFA).

  • Automation & Development: Proficiency in PowerShell Microsoft Graph API and Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate) for automation and integration.

  • Identity & Access Management: Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (MFA Conditional Access Privileged Identity Management).

  • Microsoft Azure & Security: Experience with Microsoft Azure services and configuring Conditional Access policies.