Microsoft 365 Principal Solution Architect

***Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote***

***We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role***

A prestigious company is looking for a Microsoft 365 Principal Solution Architect. This architect will be responsible for all of the company Microsoft 365 architecture design including Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Azure VDI, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall Microsoft 365 ecosystem architecture design and system analysis
• Acts as an expert for identity management and Microsoft cloud services in the plan, design, and delivery of IT operations
• Drives short- and long-term architecture strategy for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Azure VDI, and rights management
• Conducts end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions
• Designs and participates in proof of concepts to enable new Microsoft cloud services
• Develops architectural designs for implementation of Microsoft 365 services
• Responsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new Microsoft cloud services
• Responsible for Microsoft 365 standards and analysis to ensure compatibility and integration across the ecosystem
• Responsible for ensuring that teams are maintaining and executing organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management
• Work with cross-functional teams to train and transition to optimized Microsoft 365 services and identity management solutions
• Responsible for optimization, documentation, and support of Microsoft 365 components
• Take ownership of identity management discipline and be responsible for managing all Level 2 related issues in the Microsoft ecosystem
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies with focus on identity management and Microsoft 365 services
• Experience in managing Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and identity management solutions
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) implementation and management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management
• Good understanding of how different Microsoft cloud services interact in an enterprise environment
• Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex problems across Microsoft platforms
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutions
• Experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 automation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft administration tools
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API
• Knowledge of modern authentication protocols
• Experience with Microsoft licensing models and optimization strategies
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• ITIL Certification(s)