Microsoft 365 Architect

Job#: 3026587

Job Description:
Microsoft 365 Architect

Location: Charlotte, NC/ Jacksonville FL/ Addison TX (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 10 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Architect for SharePoint Online / OneDrive for Business to join an expanding Collaboration & Productivity Architecture team. The candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience in architecture design, engineering, and security best practices for Microsoft 365. This role involves guiding design decisions based on business and technology requirements, providing engineering analysis, and proposing technical solutions. The position requires strong technical and senior management level communication skills to engage with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design M365 service integration architectures with a focus on SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.
• Provide architectural support for initiatives, from Proof of Concepts to complex multi-year implementations.
• Offer strategic technical guidance to leadership and development teams to implement best practices for M365 services, including Power Platform, Teams, and Copilot.
• Create and execute architecture design and process flows to support Microsoft 365 delivery and user migrations.
• Focus on process improvements to increase operational excellence and enhance user experience.
• Facilitate the resolution of problems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Design concepts for distribution lists, security groups, and M365 Groups.
• Architect and build applications for deployment within SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platforms.
• Generate and maintain architectural design artifacts in support of governance standards and operational excellence.
• Perform analysis, identify gaps or improvements, and develop solutions based on current business needs.
• Provide oversight on daily architectural activities and function as a mentor.

Required Qualifications

Education: A college degree or equivalent hands-on experience is required.

Experience: 10+ years of experience with architecture and engineering for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and/or Power Platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, Identity & Access Management, Purview, Security/Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, and Microsoft Information Protection.
• Expert-level knowledge of relevant collaboration services, both cloud and on-premise.
• High-level knowledge of foundational components such as Active Directory, network infrastructure (DNS/DHCP, routing), and PowerShell scripting.
• Expert knowledge of overall Microsoft 365 design, deployment, configuration, and administration.
• Expert knowledge in the design and deployment of Microsoft Office Solutions and the integration of SharePoint and Power Platforms.
• Recent experience with Copilot integration and tools, including SharePoint Admin Agent and SharePoint Advanced Management.
• Experience with ITIL foundational and Agile process methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise security, including TLS, SMTP over TLS, certificates, and HSM.
• Experience with the Microsoft Windows operating system environment.
• Familiarity with authentication mechanisms, including domain authentication, OAuth/Modern Authentication, and Kerberos.
• Experience with network security components, including load balancers and firewalls.
• Understanding of Financial Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance requirements.
• MCP or higher certification.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $65.00/hr and $70.24/hr.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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