100% Remote:M365/E5 Security Architect

M365/E5 Security Architect

100% Remote

6+ Months

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Translate business and technical requirements into Microsoft 365 and Azure solution architectures aligned with organizational goals
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and future state designs
• Partner with business stakeholders and infrastructure, network, identity, and server teams to deliver scalable, resilient solutions
• Assess the current Microsoft solution portfolio to identify gaps, risks, and technical debt
• Monitor and evaluate emerging Microsoft and cloud technologies to recommend optimizations and innovations
• Lead the design and implementation of M365 and Azure solutions in alignment with enterprise standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor and Subject Matter Expert for Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID
• Architect, configure, and administer Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and M365 Apps
• Design and enforce security, compliance, and data governance using Microsoft Purview, DLP, retention, sensitivity labels, and auditing
• Develop and execute PowerShell automation for administration, governance, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with PMO and agile teams to ensure architectural alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Guide endpoint and device management through Intune, ensuring compliance, patching, and security posture
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and training materials
• Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and progress effectively to executive leadership and technical teams

Position Requirements Minimum:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 environments governance and management; Hands-on experience with Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Obtain Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft 365 Fundamentals within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years’ combined experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines; including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or cloud development
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102).