Summary: The Microsoft 365 Architect role involves providing technical leadership and architectural design for Azure and Office 365 solutions over a 6-month contract in London. The position requires developing scalable and secure architectures, managing Azure and Office 365 services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, the architect will lead integration efforts and establish best practices for governance and strategic planning. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud technologies and the ability to align solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership during the implementation of Azure and Office 365 solutions.
• Design end-to-end solutions using Microsoft 365 and Azure that meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints and roadmap plans for Azure services, Office 365 applications, and related cloud technologies.
• Create scalable, resilient, and secure architectures that integrate with existing on-premises systems and align with business needs.
• Work with compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory and organizational security requirements.
• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of services such as Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and security solutions.
• Serve as the Microsoft Architecture SME, providing strategic guidance and expertise to IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational objectives.
• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Azure AD for identity and access management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Azure governance and security policies such as MFA, data loss prevention, and conditional access.
• Continuously evaluate existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvements.
• Manage and support Azure & Office 365 services, including Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Provide stakeholders support for escalated complex incidents and service requests related to Azure and Office 365 services.
• Lead the integration of cloud, on-premises, and third-party solutions with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Develop automation, reporting, and troubleshooting workflows using tools like PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure Logic Apps.
• Utilize Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, etc.) to automate business processes and improve system efficiency.
• Establish best practices and governance frameworks for Azure and Office 365 environments.
• Define and enforce standards, guidelines, and security controls for data handling, storage, and identity management.
• Evaluate new Azure and Microsoft 365 features and services, providing recommendations for adoption and integration.
• Contribute to long-term IT strategies by analyzing business requirements and technology trends.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Microsoft 365 and Azure architecture and solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and security solutions.
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud governance and security policies.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API.
• Ability to develop architecture blueprints and strategic roadmaps.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating systems and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements in cloud environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT