Microsoft 365 Architect

Microsoft 365 Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by iBSC

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Summary: My client, a large consultancy, is seeking a Microsoft 365 Architect for a 6-month contract based in Sheffield. The role requires a combination of on-site and remote work, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in Microsoft 365 solutions, particularly Exchange, and have strong skills in security solutions and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, focusing on Exchange and hybrid configurations.
  • Manage tenant-to-tenant migrations and divestiture projects.
  • Utilize PowerShell for scripting and automation tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with frameworks such as GDPR and data residency.
  • Document processes and manage stakeholder communications effectively.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience as a Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft 365 and Exchange.
  • Expertise in Exchange Server (2013, 2016, 2019) and Exchange Online.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft security solutions (Defender, Purview, Sentinel).
  • Hands-on experience with migration tools (BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, AvePoint).
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, data residency).
  • Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Desirable Microsoft certifications: Identity and Access Administrator Associate/Messaging Administrator Associate.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and Secure by Design principles.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Microsoft 365 Architect

My client, a large consultancy, is in need of Microsoft 365 Architect for a 6 month contract inside IR35 based in Sheffield offering 2 days per week remote but requiring 3 days per week on-site.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft 365 and Exchange, Expertise in Exchange Server (2013, 2016, 2019), Exchange Online, and hybrid configurations, Strong knowledge of Microsoft security solutions (Defender, Purview, Sentinel), Hands-on experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations and divestiture projects, Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting and automation, Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, data residency), Excellent documentation and stakeholder management skills.

The ideal candidate will desirably be Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate/Messaging Administrator Associate, will have experience with migration tools (BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, AvePoint), Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and Secure by Design principles.