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Principal Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

Principal Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

Request Technology, LLCChicago, IL, US
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Overview

Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect. Candidate will be responsible for providing technical expertise and architectural solutions for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with a focus on identity management and optimization of Microsoft cloud services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for overall Microsoft 365 ecosystem architecture design and system analysis
  • Acts as an expert for identity management and Microsoft cloud services in the plan, design, and delivery of IT operations
  • Performs analysis and communicates industry trends in Microsoft technologies that benefit IT management
  • Drives short- and long-term architecture strategy for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Azure VDI, and rights management
  • Conducts end-to-end technical plan design for identity management solutions
  • Designs and participates in proofs of concept to enable new Microsoft cloud services
  • Develops architectural designs for implementation of Microsoft 365 services
  • Responsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems for implementation of new Microsoft cloud services
  • Responsible for Microsoft 365 standards and analysis to ensure compatibility and integration across the ecosystem
  • Responsible for ensuring that teams are maintaining and executing organizational policies, procedures and controls, configuration management, and release management
  • Work with cross-functional teams to train and transition to optimized Microsoft 365 services and identity management solutions
  • Responsible for optimization, documentation, and support of Microsoft 365 components
  • Take ownership of identity management discipline and be responsible for managing all Level 2 related issues in the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem

Qualifications :

  • Experience in managing Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and identity management solutions
  • Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) implementation and management
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management
  • Good understanding of how different Microsoft cloud services interact in an enterprise environment
  • Ability to investigate and perform root cause analysis on reported issues and suggest workarounds before implementing permanent fixes
  • Act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and resolving complex problems across Microsoft platforms
  • Partner with different infrastructure and development teams
  • Work independently, prioritize existing projects, and proactively determine areas requiring additional attention
  • Work in collaboration with infrastructure teams, product managers, development teams and architects to provide platform-related knowledge
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, and hybrid identity solutions
  • Experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams administration
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Information Protection and Rights Management
  • Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 automation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft administration tools
  • Experience with Microsoft Graph API
  • Knowledge of modern authentication protocols
  • Experience with Microsoft licensing models and optimization strategies
  • 10+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies with focus on identity management and Microsoft 365 services
  • Certification :

  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • ITIL Certification(s)
  • Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Information Technology
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