Principal Power Platform, M365 & Identity Architect

M&T Resources; Canberra; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Resources is seeking a Principal Power Platform, M365 & Identity Architect to lead architecture and secure enablement of Microsoft's Power Platform within a highly regulated enterprise environment.

You will drive governance across Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and security architecture, partnering with security, infrastructure and architecture stakeholders to shape a scalable enterprise platform.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is mandatory.
• Current NV1 security clearance highly desirable.
• Ability to complete client security screening and onboarding processes.
• Ability to attend client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and governance of Microsoft Power Platform.
• Design secure operating models for Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Define environment strategies, trust boundaries and lifecycle management processes.
• Architect identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Design least-privilege access models, RBAC frameworks and privileged access controls.
• Develop Power Platform DLP policies and connector governance frameworks.
• Lead governance and security architecture for Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI agents.
• Align Power Platform controls with Microsoft 365, Purview, Defender and enterprise security requirements.
• Provide technical assurance and architecture oversight throughout implementation.
• Facilitate workshops and engage directly with senior business, security and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Power Platform architecture

Governance

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Entra ID

IAM

Conditional Access

PIM

Security architecture

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Tools

Copilot Studio

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Key Vault

Entra ID / Azure AD

Power Platform CoE

Job description

Principal Power Platform, M365 & Identity Architect

Principal Microsoft Power Platform, M365 & Identity Architect

We're seeking an experienced Principal Power Platform, M365 & Identity Architect to lead the architecture and secure enablement of Microsoft's Power Platform ecosystem within a complex and highly regulated enterprise environment.

This is a high-impact consulting role where you'll work across Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, security architecture, Copilot Studio and governance, helping shape a secure and scalable enterprise platform while partnering closely with security, infrastructure and architecture stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the architecture and governance of Microsoft Power Platform.
• Design secure operating models for Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse.
• Define environment strategies, trust boundaries and lifecycle management processes.
• Architect identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Design least-privilege access models, RBAC frameworks and privileged access controls.
• Develop Power Platform DLP policies and connector governance frameworks.
• Lead governance and security architecture for Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI agents.
• Align Power Platform controls with Microsoft 365, Purview, Defender and enterprise security requirements.
• Provide technical assurance and architecture oversight throughout implementation.
• Facilitate workshops and engage directly with senior business, security and technology stakeholders.

What We're Looking For You will have demonstrated experience in:

• Microsoft Power Platform architecture and governance
• Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse
• Microsoft 365 security and governance
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Security architecture and compliance
• Enterprise application lifecycle management
• Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership

Highly Regarded

• Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Enterprise AI governance
• Power Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE)
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Azure Key Vault
• Defence, government or highly regulated environments
• NV1 Security Clearance

Certifications

• PL-600 Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
• SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator
• SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• PL-400 Power Platform Developer
• PL-200 Power Platform Functional Consultant

Eligibility Requirements

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory
• Current NV1 Security Clearance highly desirable
• Ability to complete client security screening and onboarding processes
• Ability to attend client sites as required

Why Apply?

• Lead major enterprise Power Platform and Microsoft 365 initiatives.
• Work on cutting-edge governance, security and AI enablement programs.
• Influence enterprise architecture decisions and platform strategy.
• Join a collaborative team working on complex and meaningful technology outcomes.

If you're a Principal Consultant, Power Platform Architect, Modern Workplace Architect, Microsoft Security Architect or Identity Architect looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.