M365 Architect

Job Title: M365 Architect

Duration- Fulltime Permanent

Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite From Day 1)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior M365 Architect to lead the design, implementation, governance, and optimization of Microsoft 365 solutions for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft 365 technologies, cloud transformation, security, compliance, and collaboration platforms, while providing strategic guidance to business and technical stakeholders.

Architecture & Solution Design

Design end-to-end Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.Define architecture, roadmap, and governance strategies for Microsoft 365 workloads.Lead tenant consolidation, migration, and modernization initiatives.Develop scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-based solutions.Microsoft 365 Platform Expertise

Architect solutions across:Microsoft TeamsSharePoint OnlineOneDrive for BusinessExchange OnlineViva SuitePower Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)Microsoft Copilot for M365Evaluate and recommend new Microsoft technologies and services.Security & Compliance

Design security solutions utilizing:Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Conditional AccessMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Microsoft Defender SuiteMicrosoft PurviewData Loss Prevention (DLP)Information Protection and Compliance ControlsEnsure adherence to organizational and regulatory compliance requirements.Migration & Transformation

Lead migrations from:On-premises Exchange to Exchange OnlineFile Shares to SharePoint Online and OneDriveThird-party collaboration platforms to Microsoft 365Create migration strategies, deployment plans, and risk mitigation approaches.Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted advisor for customers and leadership teams.Conduct workshops, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.Collaborate with business units, project managers, security teams, and operations teams.Governance & Operational Excellence

Establish governance policies, standards, and best practices.Define operational models and support strategies.Create architecture documentation and technical design documents.Mentor engineers and architects across the M365 ecosystem.Technical Skills

Mandatory

Microsoft 365 Administration & ArchitectureExchange OnlineSharePoint OnlineMicrosoft TeamsOneDrive for BusinessMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft PurviewPowerShell AutomationHybrid Identity and AuthenticationAzure Fundamentals and IntegrationPreferred

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365Power PlatformAzure ArchitectureIntune / En