Microsoft 365 Architect

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage site permissions, sharing policies, and external collaboration scenarios.
• Design and deploy automation solutions using Power Platform and SharePoint workflows.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for bulk operations, reporting, and administrative automation.
• Create automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes.
• Own and guide the Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the resolution of Priority 1 and 2 support tickets.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities