M365 & EUC Architect

M365 & EUC Architect in Dallas, TX.

Duration: 1 year 

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY --  Dallas local with expectation to work in Dallas office 

Pay Rate is 66-80/hr

Skills (EXPERT/ADVANCED/NONE): 
EUC Architect

Questions (must reply YES to ALL):
 Does candidate have 12+ years of IT support or EUC engineering experience
Does candidate have strong delivery discipline: requirements gathering, solution design, pilot/rollout planning, cutover runbooks, change control, and risk/issue management
Does candidate have strong background in: Intune Administration, Mobile Device Mgmt, Active Directory user management & Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD),  Windows & macOS support, Azure VDI / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
 Does candidate have Certifications: CompTIA, Microsoft, Apple, or ITIL.
 Does candidate have deep knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID capabilities and identity governance
Does candidate have strong Windows engineering skills: Win32 app packaging and deployment, Autopilot/ESP optimization, update rings/feature updates, and endpoint analytics/monitoring.
 Does candidate have expert understanding of the Microsoft Modern Workplace stack: Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
 Does candidate have experience in Windows 10/11, AD administration, Group Policies
 Does candidate have experience in Scripting & automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
 Is candidate an Expert in PC/Mac hardware diagnostics and software troubleshooting.
 
Description:

Title : Microsoft 365 & EUC Architect

Role Summary
We are looking for a Microsoft 365 Architect with strong EUC expertise to design and deliver a modern, secure, and scalable digital workplace. This role focuses on endpoint management, identity, collaboration, and virtual desktop solutions within the M365 ecosystem.
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Key Responsibilities
•    Architect and standardize M365 and EUC solutions across the enterprise
•    Lead design and implementation of: 
o    Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management
o    Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA
o    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) / Windows 365
•    Define device lifecycle, compliance, and security baselines
•    Drive Zero Trust architecture for endpoints and identity
•    Oversee Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint architecture and governance
•    Lead M365 migrations, device onboarding (Autopilot), and workplace transformations
•    Establish governance, monitoring, and cost optimization frameworks
•    Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business teams to align solutions
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Required Skills
•    Strong hands-on experience with: 
o    Microsoft 365 (Teams, Exchange, SharePoint)
o    Intune & modern endpoint management
o    Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA
o    Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
•    Expertise in EUC architecture, endpoint security, and device compliance
•    Experience with large-scale M365 implementations and migrations
•    Working knowledge of PowerShell automation and Zero Trust principles
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Experience
•    12+ years in IT with strong EUC / M365 focus
•    Proven experience in enterprise-scale deployments and transformations
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Nice to Have
•    Microsoft certifications (M365 / Azure)
•    Experience with Defender suite, Citrix/VMware VDI
•    Exposure to ServiceNow or ITSM integrations