Microsoft Cloud Architect

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 department leadership strategy sessions.
Align cloud modernization projects with department priorities, budget planning, staffing readiness, and organizational change goals.
Technology Implementation & Execution
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 department architecture standards.

Cloud Architecture Design: Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Microsoft 365 cloud solutions aligned with strategic IT goals.

Hands-On Implementation: Executes technical configuration and deployment of Entra ID, Intune, and Zero Trust security controls.

Executive Presentation Skills: Prepares and delivers compelling visual presentations for non-technical leadership audiences.

Change Management Communication and Execution: Leads organizational change initiatives with a focus on user adoption and communication planning

Zero Trust Security: Implements and manages MFA, Conditional Access, and DLP policies in a Microsoft 365 environment.

Project Road mapping: Creates and maintains technical roadmaps, timelines, and milestone charts for cloud modernization projects.

Identity & Access Management (IAM): Configures and supports Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory synchronization.

SharePoint Online Governance: Deploys, governs, and supports collaboration platforms such as SharePoint Online and Teams.

Microsoft Intune Administration: Manages device compliance, policies, and enrolment across hybrid and BYOD environments.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates with vendors, IT staff, and business units to ensure smooth project execution.

Technical Documentation: Develops runbooks, SOPs, and support documentation for ongoing cloud operations.

Leadership Engagement: Communicates IT strategy and project outcomes clearly to executive and steering committee stakeholders.

Training & Enablement: Designs and delivers user training, guides, and onboarding content tailored to department needs.

Security & Compliance Monitoring: Configures and reports on Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Secure Score.

Risk & Issue Management: Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risks and blockers to maintain project timelines and quality.

Solution Validation & Optimization: Evaluates technical solutions for alignment with business needs and continuously optimizes configurations based on

Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment