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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft 365 Architect - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Woodlawn, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Local Security Policy, Microsoft Office, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Single Sign-On, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Powerapps - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d6a1bc88-0359-4ad6-8e27-9f39c79836be ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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