Microsoft 365 Architect -Remote

We are seeking a hands on Microsoft 365 Architect (Implementation & Run) to design, deploy, and operate a secure, scalable Microsoft 365 platform for large enterprise customers. This role owns the end to end solution lifecycle

• 12+ years architecting, implementing, and supporting Microsoft 365 environments in large enterprise (high user counts, multiple business units, complex governance, hybrid dependencies).
• Expert knowledge of Exchange Online, Teams architecture, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Strong experience building M365 environments from scratch, including security, governance, and compliance.
• Proficiency in PowerShell automation and configuration scripting.
• Experience integrating M365 with ERP/LOB applications (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics) using SSO (SAML/OIDC), SCIM/user provisioning, Graph/APIs, and Power Platform integration patterns.
• Strong background in post implementation operations: incident/problem/change management, service health monitoring, capacity planning, and producing/maintaining runbooks and knowledge articles (ITIL-aligned).
• Hands-on experience with Intune (device compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment) and Teams Phone (policies, SBCs/Direct Routing or Operator Connect) in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of integration middleware and API management (e.g., Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service BEvent Grid) and how to apply them to ERP ? M365 integration scenarios.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Security (SC-100/SC-300) or equivalent.
• Added value: experience delivering M365 carve out/divestiture programs (tenant/identity separation, migration under TSA constraints, cross tenant collaboration, and Day 1/Day 2 readiness).
• Familiarity with enterprise integration, networking dependencies, and hybrid identity.
• Dallas local preferred with expectation to work in Hitachi Dallas office (Addison); if candidate is strong, will go for remote with travel required (20-30% travel); also willing to look at Boston MA candidates with expectation to travel (20-30%)