Senior Project Consultant Microsoft Infrastructure, Security & Modernization

Company Overview:
Arctiq is a global intelligence-driven technology services company delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Networking & Connected Experiences Cybersecurity Data & AI Autonomous Operations & Intelligence and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate secure and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure networking data security automation and observability under a single integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction improve resilience and make better faster decisions as their environments evolve. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Consultantis a customerfacing technical leader responsible for delivering complex Microsoft infrastructure identity security and modernization projects for midmarket and enterprise clients.

This role blends hands-on technical expertise with consultative delivery guiding customers through the assessment design and implementation of Microsoft solutions across onpremises hybrid and Azure/Microsoft 365 environments.

The consultant serves as a trusted advisor ensuring solutions are secure scalable and aligned with Microsoft best practices Zero Trust principles and longterm modernization strategies. Most engagements are delivered remotely with occasional onsite travel for project kickoffs critical milestones or customer workshops.

Experience implementing Microsoft Security solutions including Defender XDR Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Entra security capabilities.

Experience assessing and migrating from third-party identity endpoint protection email security and collaboration platforms to Microsoft solutions.

Ability to present technical findings and recommendations to executive and business stakeholders.

Key Focus Areas

• Microsoft OnPremises Infrastructure (AD Windows Server Exchange HyperV)
• Hybrid Identity & Security (AD Entra ID integration)
• Microsoft 365 & Azure Platform Services
• Security Compliance and Threat Protection
• Infrastructure Modernization & Migrations

Core Technical Competencies

Microsoft Identity & Directory Services

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design assessment remediation and AD migrations using Quest On-demand
• AD health checks security hardening and tiered administration models
• Hybrid identity implementations (Entra ID Connect / Cloud Sync)

• Microsoft Entra ID security and governance including Conditional Access Identity Protection Access Reviews PIM Lifecycle Workflows and Entitlement Management.

Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Azure architecture aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
• Azure networking design and implementation:
  • Azure Virtual Networks VPN Gateway ExpressRoute (conceptual)
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs) Azure Firewall routing
• Azure IaaS and hybrid workloads
• Azure Stack HCI and hybrid server scenarios (preferred)
• VMware and other Virtualization to HyperV Migration

Microsoft 365 & Collaboration

• Microsoft 365 tenant architecture and core services
• Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange (all supported versions)
• Messaging migrations (Exchange Google Workspace thirdparty platforms)
• SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams and collaboration governance
• Tenanttotenant migrations (M&A scenarios)

Endpoint & Systems Management

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM)
• Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
• Comanagement (MECM Intune)
• Windows client deployment and management strategies

Security Compliance & Monitoring

• Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint Identity Office 365 Cloud Apps)
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) deployment and operational concepts
• Microsoft Purview (Information Protection DLP Compliance)
• Security baselines hardening and threat detection

Migration & Tooling Experience

• Migration tools such as:
  • BitTitan MigrationWiz
  • Quest On Demand Migration (AD M365)
  • Sharegate
  • Other Microsoftaligned migration utilities
• Onpremises to cloud and hybrid migration projects:
  • Identity
  • Messaging
  • Data and collaboration workloads

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform discovery workshops technical assessments and readiness reviews to identify risks gaps and modernization opportunities.

• Deliver projects aligned to approved Statements of Work (SOWs) ensuring scope schedule and quality objectives are met
• Lead technical execution across onprem hybrid and cloud Microsoft solutions
• Follow established project delivery and quality methodologies
• Participate in customer kickoff meetings technical workshops and solution reviews
• Actively manage technical risks issues and dependencies; escalate when required
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges during implementation
• Identify scope risks and support change management discussions
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical deliverables
• Provide regular project status updates to Project Managers and leadership
• Enter project activities service tickets time reporting and expenses accurately and on time
• Support internal collaboration with Sales Architecture and Managed Services teams

Certifications (Preferred and a Plus)

Microsoft Certifications (any combination preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Relevant Exams:

• AZ104 AZ305 AZ700 AZ500
• SC300 SC100

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field
• 610 years of experience delivering Microsoft infrastructure and cloud solutions
• Proven experience with:
  • Onprem AD and messaging migrations
  • Hybrid identity and security design
  • Azure infrastructure and networking
  • Microsoft 365 tenant design and migrations
  • Hyper-V Migration
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security governance and modernization best practices

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

• Able to work independently or in a team
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills
• Organized precise and focused on results

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC