Sharepoint Online Architect

Job#: 3024353

Job Description:

LOCATION:

- Charlotte: NC1-025-05-02

- Jacksonville: FL9-600-2C-00

- Addison: TX8-044-02-18

MUST HAVE: Microsoft Azure

Position Summary

Collaboration & Productivity Architecture team is looking for a Microsoft 365 Architect for SharePoint Online / OneDrive for Business to join our expanding team. The candidate must be a self-motivated individual with experience in architecture design, engineering, security/compliance best practices, and governance for Microsoft 365. The candidate will guide design discussions/decisions based on business and technology requirements, provide engineering analysis, and propose technical solutions to implement, monitor, and maintain long term compliance with baselines and standards. The position requires strong technical and senior management level communication skills. Candidates should be able to directly engage with all stakeholders - project, security, compliance, data, user experience, engineering, architecture, operations, and governance.

Job Responsibilities:

Architect and design, M365 service integration architectures with focus on modern collaboration services using SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business

Provide architectural support for initiatives ranging from Proof of Concepts with new technologies and integration paradigms to complex multi-year implementations

Brings strategic, deep understanding of Microsoft 365 concepts and practices, with proven techniques in the development and integration of M365 services, including Power Platform, Teams, Copilot, etc.

Provide strategic technical guidance to leadership and development teams to implement best practices and execution for high performing marketing campaigns, teams and business units

Helps create and execute best-in-class architecture design and process flows in support of Microsoft 365 delivery and user migrations

Focus on process improvements contributing towards increasing operational excellence and an improved user experience

Facilitates the resolution (both reactive and proactive) of problems throughout the engineering lifecycle, including classification, prioritization, and initiation of action

Create design concepts for distribution lists, security groups, and M365 Groups

Strong experience architecting and building applications to be deployed within SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platforms

Will generate and maintain architectural design artifacts in support of governance standards, requirements, and operational excellence

Perform analysis, identify gaps or improvements, and develop solutions based on current business needs

Provide oversight on daily architectural activities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management

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Required Qualifications

College degree in or equivalent hands-on experience

10+ years' experience with architecture and engineering for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and/or Power Platforms

Expert-level knowledge of relevant collaboration services both cloud and on-premise

Expert-level knowledge of all aspects of Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, Identity & Access Management, Purview, Security/Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Information Protection

High-level knowledge of foundational components such as Active Directory, network infrastructure/architecture(DNS/DHCP, routing, etc.), & PowerShell scripting

Expert level design and solution engineering experience in various collaboration technologies

Expert knowledge of overall Microsoft 365 design, deployment, configuration and administration

Expert knowledge in the design and deployment of Microsoft Office Solutions

Expert knowledge in the integration of SharePoint and Power Platforms

Recent experience with Copilot integration and tools including SharePoint Admin Agent and SharePoint Advanced Management

Self-starter, critical thinker with proven ability to deal with granular requirements yet see things holistically and strategically

Ability to shift and pivot with changing responsibilities

Ability to work effectively both independently

Ability to work with business and technical teams to build requirements and technical artifacts

Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Ability to learn new technology and business process as required

Ability to create architecture documents including network/data flows and test plans

Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication

Comfortable sharing ideas and concepts in a highly collaborative team

Have experience with ITIL foundational and Agile process methodologies

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail, effective time management skills

Possess a personal sense of urgency and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment

English Speaking/Writing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

Experience with enterprise security including TLS including SMTP over TLS, certificates, HSM

Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system environment

Authentication mechanisms including domain authentication, OAuth/Modern Authentication, Kerberos

Experience with network security components including load balancers and firewalls

Understanding of Financial Regulatory, Legal and Compliance requirements

Experience with ITIL methodologies and best practices

MCP or higher certification

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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.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.