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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microsoft Solutions Architect - **Company:** Saab - **Location:** West Falls, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Online Services, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, Serverless Computing - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/microsoft-solutions-architect-west-falls-new-york/2811408396-2/ ## About the Role * 7-10 years of experience in cloud engineering, enterprise architecture, or Microsoft 365 solution design. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience. * Deep hands-on experience architecting within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. * Expertise in Microsoft Defender, Purview, DLP, sensitivity labels, Conditional Access, and identity governance. * Strong understanding of collaboration architecture, email/messaging security, and data protection frameworks. * Solid knowledge of Zero Trust models and enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 implementations. * Proven ability to drive architectural roadmaps and enterprise-wide technology adoption. * Performs architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions. * Strong communication, influence, and cross-team collaboration skills., * Microsoft certifications: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400 or equivalent. * Experience with M&A integrations and cross-tenant migrations. * Understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC, GDPR) as they relate to Microsoft 365. * Familiarity with GCC-High cloud environments * Familiarity with Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Entra ID, MFA, Management Groups, Azure Functions, networking, IPsec connections, NSGs, VDI, and firewalls. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team building experience working in an international environment. * Ability to effectively define problems, collect facts, analyze solutions, drive and lead change Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ## Description Saab, Inc. is seeking an experienced Microsoft Solutions Architect to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end solutions across the Microsoft platform. This role serves as the architectural owner for Microsoft services, ensuring cohesive integration, a strong security posture, and alignment with business and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and hands-on engineering capabilities., * Serve as the enterprise-wide architect and subject matter expert for Microsoft 365. * Define and maintain the architectural roadmap for Microsoft 365 services. * Lead the design and deployment of collaboration, productivity, identity, and security solutions. * Oversee tenant architecture, configuration standards, feature enablement, and advanced troubleshooting. * Provide architectural guidance for Microsoft Defender, Purview, Entra ID, and related technologies. Solution Design & Implementation * Design and refine Conditional Access, identity protection, data governance, and external collaboration controls. * Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate Zero Trust principles. * Architect and implement solutions across Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Intune, and identity services. * Evaluate platform capabilities and drive enhancements based on emerging technologies and Microsoft best practices. * Assess and integrate new Microsoft 365 features into long-term solution strategies. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration * Collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Compliance to ensure solutions meet enterprise needs. * Lead architectural discussions and influence cross-functional teams. * Translate business and security requirements into scalable, supportable solutions. * Communicate decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. 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