M365 Architect

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Overview

West Monroe is excited to hire a Microsoft 365Architectfor our growing Enterprise Technology team!Werelooking for a technologist with keen business acumen to help solve some of our clients most complex problems whileleveragingpublic cloud services automation Microsoft 365 solutions and advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities. This role will play a key part in designing secure scalable and Zero Trust-aligned environments across Microsoft 365 and hybrid infrastructures. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a high-growth company and employee-centric culture while helping enterprise clients transform their IT infrastructure and identity security environments.

Responsibilities

• CollaboratewithateamoftechnologyconsultantstodesignbuildandimplementMicrosoft365andITinfrastructuresolutionswiththegoalofimprovingclientbusinessandtechnicaloperations

• ParticipateinclientstakeholderinterviewsassesscurrentstateITprocessesandinfrastructureenvironments(includingMicrosoft365environmentssuchasSharePointOnlineTeamsandExchangeOnline and Intune)documentrequirementsandmakesolutionrecommendations

• Lead technical delivery across cloud platform migrations (focus on M365) security and IAM engagements owning design execution testing and quality validation while coordinating cross-functional teams and developingjunior technicalstaff

• Design and implement enterprise endpoint management and security solutions using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender covering device enrollment compliance policies configuration profiles and application delivery to ensure a secure Zero Trust-aligned endpoint posture across managed client environments

• Lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise IAM solutions within Microsoft Entra ID including Conditional Access MFA SSO/Federation PIM RBAC access reviews and identity lifecycle governance to deliver Zero Trust-aligned environments at enterprise scale

• UseInfrastructure-as-CodescriptingandothertoolstomodernizeclientenvironmentsautomatetasksduringmigrationsandenhanceMicrosoft365governanceandsecurity

• Serve as the technical authority on engagements: Define and present solution architecture and roadmaps to client executives and communicate technical decisions and project status to engagement leads and stakeholders

• Leveragebothexternal&internaltrainingstosharpentechnicalproficiencieslearnnewtechnologiesanddevelopleadershipskills

Qualifications

• Bachelorsdegreeinarelevantfieldpreferredorequivalentexperiencerequired

• Prior experience in consulting or a professional services environment preferred

• 7 years of IT experience with advancedexpertiseacross Microsoft 365 (Entra ID Exchange Online OneDrive SharePoint Online Teams) Defender Suite Intune and Enterprise Mobility Security

• Expertisearchitecting Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations including identity cutover Exchange OneDrive SharePoint and Teamswith ownership of technical approach and sequencing decisions

• Proven experience leading M&A integration and carve-out projects focused on the M365 stack (e.g.M365 tenant-to-tenant migration and cybersecurity hardening)

• Expertisein coexistence identity strategies and architecture across hybrid and multi-tenant environments

• Proven ability to architect and implement Microsoft Entra ID environments at enterprise scale including Conditional Access MFA SSO/federation (SAML OAuth OIDC) Enterprise Apps identity governance (PIM RBAC access reviews lifecycle automation) DLP compliance controls least-privilege access models and Zero Trust architecture

• Experience architecting hybrid identity and implementing identity threat protection including Azure AD Connect Active Directory integration Defender for Identity and remediation of identity-related security risks

• Proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Intune solutions at enterprise scale including device enrollment strategies (BYOD corporate-owned) compliance and conditional access policies configuration profiles and integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Endpoint

• Experience with email security standards including implementation

• Proficiencywith PowerShell for M365 administration bulk remediation and reporting; and experience using scripting (Python etc.) automation and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to deploy hybrid-cloud environments and automate tasks within Microsoft 365

• Strongcommunicationandpresentationskillswiththeabilitytoexplaincomplexsecurityriskstonon-technicalstakeholders

• The below certifications are a plus:

• Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)

• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

• Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

Culture and Values

This team values a people-first collaborative and outcomes-oriented approach to consulting. Diverse perspectives and inclusive teams are central to delivering high-impact results for clients. The environment emphasizes teamwork flexibility and practical innovation over hierarchy and silos with a focus on strategic industry-informedapplicationof technology to solve complex business challenges.

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