Microsoft 365 Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Microsoft 365 Systems Architect in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Overview:
This is a specialized Systems Architect with specific knowledge on Microsoft 365. The Microsoft 365 knowledge is focused on functional capabilities, integration architecture, security, and performance for building high performance solutions based upon 365 and Microsoft technologies.

This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, documentation, and review of technology solutions that meet the business and IT needs of the organization. The Microsoft 365 Systems Architect will also be responsible for providing technical leadership for projects and will be accountable for the end-to-end solutions, support, and delivery. Additionally, this individual will be the focal and escalation point for all technical and technical delivery issues on the effort.

This role drives the collaboration with all technology stakeholders including IT teams (Security, Operations, App Dev), technology partners and vendors to ensure that the technical participants are effectively communicating and aligned on technical deliverables. This role does not have direct reports but does lead cross-functional technical resources to deliver on desired outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience with 365 architecture, implementation, security, performance, and scaling
* 5+ years of experience with 365 functional capabilities
* 5+ years of experience with Azure PaaS platform and components for designing/architecting solutions
* The Architect must understand the Azure platform services that work/integrate with 365 and Security solutions and services (examples include Power Automate, Azure components/services for integration/security)
* The ideal Architect has experience with integrating 365 with Best of Breed platforms for Cloud based Applications and IT Security solutions
* Ideal candidate has strong hand-on knowledge of PowerShell
* Ideal candidate has implemented, and performance tuned 365 environments for enterprise class company
* Understanding of different Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall, Iterative, Agile)
* Possess strong technical and SDLC experience
* Scripting/Programming Languages: .Net, C#, PHP, jQuery, and Azure Power Platform
* Communication Methods/Protocols: HTTP, TCP/IP, SFTP, SSH, FTP, and SMTP
* Middleware: Azure (Paas) Tools
* Messaging Services: SOAP/REST, XML, JSON, and EDI
* Databases: Azure SQL Server, SQL Server, and Oracle
* Cloud: Azure PaaS, Amazon Web Services (AWS); RedHat Ansible
* Version Control Repositories: Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Visual Studio
* Organizational skills
* Strong leadership capabilities and presence
* Attention to detail
* Creative problem-solving abilities
* Coaching, mentoring, and influencing
* Excellent communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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