Microsoft Consultant

Summary: The Microsoft 365 Consultant role involves leading the design, deployment, and optimization of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 services, including AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The consultant will be responsible for architecture, security, compliance, and delivering both high-level and low-level designs in alignment with enterprise architecture strategies. This position requires collaboration with technical stakeholders and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues within Teams and M365 environments. The role is a hybrid contract based in London, requiring significant experience in Microsoft technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design end-to-end Microsoft Teams solutions, including governance, lifecycle management, and integration with Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Deliver High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for Teams and M365 implementations, ensuring alignment with customer enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and technical stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Deploy and manage Teams Voice, Direct Routing, Teams Rooms, and telephony integrations.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune.
• Configure and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, sensitivity labels, and compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview.
• Lead the adoption and integration of Microsoft Copilot across Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Conduct technical workshops, assessments, and solution design sessions with clients.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure adherence to best practices during project delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Teams and M365 environments.
• Deliver training and documentation for end-users and IT administrators.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 roadmap, Teams architecture patterns, and AI innovations.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Teams architecture and governance.
• Strong background in delivering HLDs and LLDs for enterprise-scale solutions.
• Experience working with enterprise architecture teams and aligning solutions to strategic IT roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of Teams Voice, Direct Routing, and telephony systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, DLP, and compliance center.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot and AI integration in M365 apps.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-102, SC-400, AI-102) are highly desirable.
• Experience with Teams Rooms, Viva, or third-party app integrations.
• Background in managed services or consultancy environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service delivery frameworks.

Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT