Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Architect

Location: 100% Remote (US)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Visa Status: Open to USC GC H1B candidates

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Architect for a remote sixmonth contract role with a global client. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of architectural experience specifically in designing implementing configuring testing migrating and securing Exchange (onpremises/online) and Exchange Hybrid solutions. This role requires a deep technical understanding of Microsoft 365 and related hybrid designs with a focus on integration data protection and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exchange Architecture: Design implement and maintain Exchange Hybrid solutions ensuring compatibility across Exchange versions (5.5 2019) and Exchange Online.
  

  • Expertise in Exchange Hybrid Design to maintain hybrid coexistence considering factors like Cloud Access Security Brokers Data Loss Prevention Secure Web Gateways and load balancers.
    

• Microsoft 365 Hybrid Design: Develop architectures to support M365 hybrid scenarios especially:
  

  • MultiActive Directory Forest/Exchange Org Topology with Exchange Hybrid CoExistence.
    
  • Compliance with Data Sovereignty (e.g. GDPR) through multiGeo configurations.
    
  • Integration with SharePoint Hybrid and SharePoint Online.
    

• Migration Expertise: Lead migrations from various platforms including:
  

  • Lotus Notes & GroupWise to Microsoft 365.
    
  • InterOrg Exchange migrations GSuite/O365 TenanttoTenant migrations.
    
  • SharePoint onpremises GSuite and other CMS to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.
    

• Data Integrity & Compliance: Architect solutions that handle ThirdParty Archive and Journaling Email Data migration (e.g. Enterprise Vault Mimecast) with a focus on legal holds and data immutability.
  

• Mobile and Unified Endpoint Management: Architect integration solutions for Microsoft and nonMicrosoft MDM/MAM and Unified Endpoint Management tools (e.g. Intune Airwatch Workspace One) for Exchange/Office 365.
  

• Office 365 Email Protection: Architect and implement Office 365 email security measures including:
  

  • SPF DKIM and DMARC (with ARC).
    
  • Data Loss Prevention RMS/IRM Azure Information Protection and Office 365 Message Encryption.
    
  • Legal Holds Data Immutability Retention and Deletion policies.
    
  • Advanced Threat Protection and integration with email hygiene products (e.g. ProofPoint Mimecast).
    

• Microsoft 365 Security Architecture: Design protections including CAS DLP ATP and AIP to enhance security and compliance within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in architecture within a consulting environment focusing on Exchange (onpremises/online) M365 and Exchange Hybrid solutions.
  
• Proven expertise in Exchange and M365 hybrid design multiGeo configurations and data sovereignty.
  
• Handson experience with migrations from legacy systems (e.g. Lotus Notes GroupWise GSuite) to Microsoft 365.
  
• Strong proficiency in Office 365 email security architecture and data protection (SPF DKIM DMARC DLP ATP AIP).
  
• Familiarity with mobile device and application management tools such as Intune Airwatch and Workspace One.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
  

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