M365 Architect

M365 Architect

Job Summary

The Senior Microsoft 365 Architect is responsible for designing,
implementing, and optimizing the institution's Microsoft 365
ecosystem. This role provides the architectural framework for M365
services, ensures alignment with business and security
requirements, and leads the strategic evolution of collaboration,
identity, security, analytics, and AI capabilities across the
environment.

This position requires deep expertise in Microsoft 365
administration, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft
Defender, Entra ID, and M365 reporting/analytics. The architect
will serve as the subject matter expert for M365 services,
governance, and security, operating with significant autonomy and
technical authority.

Note: This role will not administer SharePoint but must understand
SharePoint Online architecture and its integration points within
the broader M365 ecosystem.

About UIT: University Information Technology
(UIT), the central IT service provider for the
University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information
Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared
IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus
Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online
collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security;
software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and
services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake
City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's
system of higher education, home to arts and museum
venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference.
Skiing and
snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from
campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from
biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is
home to the Utah Symphony and
Opera, Ballet West,

professional sports teams, and a wide range of
other cultural and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Architecture

• Develop and maintain the enterprise M365 architecture roadmap
aligned with institutional strategy.

• Evaluate and recommend new M365 capabilities, including AI and
automation features.

• Architect complex M365 solutions, integrations, and service
enhancements.

• Define and enforce governance policies for M365, Copilot,
Purview, and Defender.

• Apply enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
to M365 planning.

Implementation & Operations

• Oversee deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of
M365 services.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex M365, identity, and
security issues.

• Maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and operational
standards.

• Partner with engineering teams to ensure reliable, scalable
service delivery.

Microsoft Copilot & AI Administration

• Lead implementation and administration of Microsoft 365 Copilot
and related agent capabilities.

• Define access, data boundaries, and governance for AI
features.

• Ensure alignment with institutional policies, compliance
requirements, and risk controls.

Security, Compliance & Identity

• Architect and maintain security controls across Purview,
Defender, and Entra ID.

• Implement best practices for DLP, threat protection, conditional
access, and identity governance.

• Coordinate regular audits, assessments, and compliance
reviews.

• Evaluate the impact of new features or changes across
interconnected systems.

Reporting, Analytics & Insights

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for M365 usage, adoption,
licensing, and security posture.

• Leverage M365 Admin Center, Entra ID, Purview, and Defender
reporting to produce actionable insights.

• Develop automated reporting pipelines where appropriate (e.g.,
Graph API, PowerShell, Power Automate).

• Provide executive level reporting on service health, risk,
compliance, and user behavior trends.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with IT operations, security, and business stakeholders
to align solutions with needs.

• Mentor technical staff and provide subject matter expertise
across the organization.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business
language.

• Lead training and enablement efforts for M365 best
practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with Microsoft 365 roadmap, AI advancements, and
industry trends.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve performance,
security, and user experience.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to governance, automation,
and service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 services: Exchange Online,
SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, and related
workloads.

• Hands on experience administering and governing Microsoft 365
Copilot.

• Strong understanding of identity, networking, and security
principles.

• Experience with M365 integrations, hybrid identity, and complex
enterprise environments.

• Experience building Power BI dashboards and reports, especially
for M365 usage, adoption, licensing, and security.

• Familiarity with M365 Admin Center reporting, including usage
analytics, security insights, and compliance reporting.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication
skills.

• Preferred: Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Power Automate,
Power BI).

• Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks
(TOGAF, Zachman).

• Preferred: Experience with Dataverse.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency
(one year of education can be substituted for two years of related
work experience) and at least 6 - 7 years of experience in the
field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree + 10 years of related experience, or master's
degree + 8 years (education may substitute for experience).

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft 365 administration and
architecture experience.

• Required Microsoft Certifications: • MS 900: Microsoft 365
Fundamentals

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

• Preferred: MD 101: Managing Modern Desktops

• Preferred AB 900: Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agent
Administration Fundamentals

• Microsoft Entra ID Administrator or related identity/security
certifications

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot implementation and
governance

• Experience with Azure services and hybrid environments

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA,
GDPR)

• Experience with PowerShell automation

• Project management experience

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46359B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, Hybrid work
schedule

Department: 00428 - UIT - Network & Comm. Srvs

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $112,000-$135,000

Close Date: 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled:

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