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Senior M365 Solutions Architect
Contract Length: 12 months + potential extension
Location: Dallas, Texas Hybrid (3 days onsite downtown Dallas)
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior M365 Solutions Architect to join our IT team in Dallas. This senior-level position will play a key role in leading, supporting, and optimizing our Microsoft 365 environment, with a strong emphasis on Exchange Online, Microsoft Defender, and Entra ID (Azure AD). You will serve as a subject matter expert during a large-scale M365 email migration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition while enhancing our security and productivity frameworks.
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level projects while being part of a forward-thinking and collaborative IT team. You ll play a key role in shaping the technical direction and defining best practices within a dynamic, fast-paced organization that values innovation and expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience (7+ years).
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), and related services.
- Strong experience with Microsoft platforms, including Windows OS, Office Suite, and Outlook.
- Professional certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or Microsoft Security certifications are a strong plus.
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working in collaborative, fast-paced IT teams with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience leading or supporting enterprise-wide email migrations.
- Familiarity with Intune, Teams, SharePoint Online, and compliance/security tools within the M365 suite.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the technical lead on the Microsoft 365 email migration project, including Exchange Online and mobile device integration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex M365 email issues across platforms (desktop, mobile, iPad).
- Assist with configuration and deployment of Microsoft Defender tools.
- Provide expert-level support to end users during and after the migration process.
- Document processes, create support documentation, and contribute to internal knowledge bases (FAQs, lessons learned, best practices).
- Collaborate with other IT functions to support system improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Recommend M365 and security configurations that align with organizational policies and industry best practices.
- Serve as a mentor and technical advisor within the IT team.
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.