Microsoft 365 Architect

We are seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to serve as the senior Microsoft 365 Engineer/Architect. This role will ensure the effective and efficient management of M365 services within an enterprise-level environment. The position involves thought leadership, hands-on support, and direction of engineering staff in the day-to-day management and administration of the M365 suite of services. This position supports a federal program that requires a Public Trust level clearance., * Maintain Office 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business to meet organizational needs.

• Handle Office 365 tenant administration tasks including user and group management, license assignment, security and compliance settings, and service health monitoring.
• Facilitate the deployment of M365 Copilot, including prerequisite setup and pilot phase management leading to broader deployment.
• Lead communication efforts regarding updates and enhancements to Office 365 services.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of Microsoft Purview to enhance data governance and compliance, including setting up Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and sensitivity labels.
• Ensure smooth integration of Office 365 with Azure Active Directory (AAD), manage directory synchronization, and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Implement and enforce security best practices within Office 365 environments, including data encryption and configuration of advanced security features.
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and manage Office 365 services.
• Support developers and users in the usage of Power Platform components including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Intune for cloud-based mobile device and application management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including methods of procedure, SOPs, and technical diagrams.

• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Proficiency in user and group management, license assignment, security settings, and service health monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in Identity Management, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Experience with Microsoft Defender & Purview, including security best practices, data encryption, compliance features, DLP, and eDiscovery.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting with PowerShell for Office 365 administration.
• Experience with Intune for managing and securing mobile devices and applications.
• Candidates must hold active Public Trust or higher level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT or a related field.
• Microsoft 365 Certification.

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