Sr. M365 (Microsoft 365) Solutions Architect

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Hourly
Contract - W2

Skills

Reporting
Operational Efficiency
Roadmaps
Access Control
Data Integrity
Optimization
DLP
Auditing
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Tier 3
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Help Desk
PMO
Leadership
Documentation
Budget
NIST 800-53
Migration
Communication
Workflow
Exceed
Vendor Management
Microsoft Exchange
Sharepoint Online
Microsoft Azure
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Identity Management
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office
Hardening
FedRAMP
Regulatory Compliance
Change Management
Project Coordination
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Domain Management
Licensing
DICE

Job Details

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is a leading Austin-based IT Staffing and Consulting firm, and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin.

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

Neos is seeking a Sr. M365 (Microsoft 365) Solutions Architect for 6-month contract with our client in Austin, TX. Starting 9/1/2025

***ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO AUSTIN TEXAS NEED APPLY, THE POSITION MAINLY REMOTE, HOWEVER MUST BE AVAILBE FOR OCCASSIONAL IN PERSON STAKE HOLDER MEETINGS OR WORK SESSIONS. THERE ARE NO SET DAYS TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE WEEKELY

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing GLO M365 tenant, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Azure AD Identify opportunities to improve governance, security posture, and operational efficiency, and develop a prioritized improvement roadmap. Develop and document policies, standards, and procedures related to M365 configuration, access controls, compliance, and administration. Serve as the technical advisor to GLO leadership during the CDR tenant migration project, collaborating with the selected vendor to review and validate migration plans, sequencing, risks, and data integrity. Ensure all tenant activities meet relevant federal compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, CJIS, NIST 800-53). Recommend and implement Microsoft 365 best practices across identity, collaboration, and security services. Automate administrative and configuration tasks via PowerShell, and support optimization of workflows through Power Automate and Power Apps Support configuration improvements to conditional access, DLP, retention policies, audit logging, and tenant hardening Validate functionality of SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook services post-migration, and address configuration gaps. Provide Tier 3 support and guidance during the transition and stabilization phases. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (cybersecurity, help desk, PMO, and executive leadership) to ensure seamless change management Maintain clear and detailed documentation including system configurations, technical runbooks, and change logs. Track project deliverables and provide input to ensure successful execution on time and within scope/budget.

Ability to assess and optimize Microsoft 365 tenant configuration in alignment with federal compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, CJIS, NIST 800-53). Experience acting as a technical advisor during large-scale M365 tenant migrations. Proven ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and policy standards. Strong communication skills to coordinate across vendors, internal teams, and executive stakeholders Expertise in identifying and implementing M365 security best practices and governance improvements. Familiarity with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow modernization.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

7

Required

Vendor Management

5

Required

M365 Tenant Technical Expertise

5

Required

Exchange Online

5

Required

SharePoint Online

5

Required

Azure AD

5

Required

PowerShell Scripting

5

Required

Identity & Access Management

4

Required

MS Teams

4

Required

Security & Compliance Configuration

4

Required

Technical Documentation

3

Required

OneDrive for Business

3

Preferred

Power Automate

3

Preferred

Microsoft 365 Security Hardening

3

Preferred

FedRAMP/NIST/CJIS Compliance

3

Preferred

Change Management Support

3

Preferred

Project Coordination

2

Preferred

Power Apps

2

Preferred

Intune

2

Preferred

DNS/Domain Management

2

Preferred

Licensing Strategy

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