Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6+ mo(s)
Skills
Presentations
Roadmaps
Dashboard
Leadership
Budget
Recruiting
Organizational Change Management
Management
Active Directory
Lifecycle Management
Security Controls
Root Cause Analysis
Optimization
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Communication Planning
Communication
Reporting
Mapping
Risk Management
Collaboration
Instructional Design
Technical Support
Onboarding
Training
Documentation
Tier 2
Migration
Knowledge Base
Operational Excellence
IaaS
Cyber Security
Executive Communications
Mobile Device Management
Master Data Management
DLP
Multi-factor Authentication
Microsoft
Microsoft Office
IT Consulting
Staff Augmentation
Information Technology
Insurance
Life Insurance
SANS
Job Details
Microsoft Cloud Architect 4
Onsite
About the Job
Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
Onsite
About the Job
- Duration: 6 Months Contract (possibility of extension)
- Location: - Onsite: Herndon VA
- Pay rate: Hourly, depending on experience
- Job ID: 763724
Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment
- Develop and deliver compelling, visual presentations (e.g., roadmaps, dashboards, milestone charts) for leadership audiences.
- Translate highly technical information into clear, plain-language briefings tailored to non-technical stakeholders.
- Present updates and recommendations during IT Steering Committee meetings and Town leadership strategy sessions.
- Align cloud modernization projects with Town priorities, budget planning, staffing readiness, and organizational change goals.
- Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory synchronization, and Intune deployment for full MDM/MAM lifecycle management.
- Lead the hands-on deployment and governance of:
- Zero Trust Security Controls: MFA, Conditional Access, DLP policies, legacy protocol blocking.
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Secure Score, policy tuning, threat mitigation.
- SharePoint Online & Microsoft Teams: Migration, permissions model, governance, and user onboarding.
- Perform root cause analysis, remediation, and ongoing optimization of cloud systems.
- Collaborate with vendors and validate that technical deliverables follow Microsoft best practices and align with the Town s architecture standards.
- Lead enterprise-wide change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of cloud technologies.
- Create tailored communication plans, training roadshows, end-user readiness assessments, and cross-department FAQs.
- Work with department leads and champions to identify training gaps, develop communication materials, and reinforce adoption momentum.
- Monitor and report on user adoption metrics, system usage patterns, and qualitative feedback to refine rollout strategies.
- Anticipate resistance, mitigate transition risks, and create support structures that sustain user engagement post-deployment.
- Create detailed project timelines, interdependency maps, and resource forecasts.
- Collaborate with project managers to track milestones, delivery risks, and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate coordination between vendors, internal IT staff, and department stakeholders to ensure smooth execution with minimal service disruption.
- Proactively identify and escalate delays, blockers, or scope misalignments to maintain momentum and transparency.
- Deliver Town-wide training sessions, technical onboarding, and department-focused Q&A forums during rollout periods.
- Create and maintain training guides, job aids, and self-help documentation tailored to different learning levels.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues during key transitions (e.g., cutovers, migrations, policy enforcement).
- Maintain detailed technical runbooks, knowledge base content, and troubleshooting SOPs for sustained operational excellence.
- 8+ years of IT engineering or architecture experience, with at least 4 years focused on Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated experience delivering both hands-on implementation and high-quality executive communications.
- Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Entra ID, AD Connect, and IAM concepts
- Microsoft Intune MDM/MAM
- SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive governance
- Conditional Access, DLP, MFA, and Zero Trust design
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Experience developing executive briefings, project visuals, and user-facing adoption materials.
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
- Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401 (K)
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