Active Directory/Identity Access M365 Architect

Remotestar; Cambourne; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an Active Directory/Identity Access M365 Architect with expert-level experience in Office 365 architecture and administration. The role involves designing and deploying advanced messaging solutions, migrating systems, ensuring data protection compliance, and effectively managing communication systems within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of experience in relevant architecture and migration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Exchange Online and M365 tools.
• Proficient in GDPR compliance and data management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy messaging and communication solutions.
• Migrate on-prem Exchange to O365 and maintain hybrid environments.
• Implement Data Loss Prevention and ensure data compliance.

Skills

Architecture and Designing solutions

Microsoft 365 protections

Migration to O365

Data Loss Prevention

GDPR Compliance

Communication skills

Education

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate

Tools

Bittitan

Quest

Avepoint

Job description

Job Title: Active Directory/Identity Access M365 Architect

Location: Remote

Experience: 10–14 Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 20 days

Employment Type:Contract

About the role:

The Microsoft Office 365 Messaging Solution Architect will utilize the expert-
level experience and knowledge of Office 365 architecture, administration,
and best practice recommendations combined with a strong current and deep
experience with Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Office
Communications Server, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Active
Directory, and Forefront Identity Manager, to assist True Tandem’s customers
with the design, development, and deployment of messaging and
communication solutions.

Key Functional Areas of Expertise

Technical specialization / External certifications

Build the vital competency centers

Excellent quality of delivery

Build a portfolio of successful projects, references, and credentials

Market research

Technical Expertise

8 to 12 or more years of experience in Architecture and Designing
solutions, Migrating on-prem Exchange to O365/Exchange Online.

Experience working in a Transitional multi-supplier environment within
a large-scale organization. Experience in leading significant technical
solution design and development, leveraging existing tool suites, and
proposing best-of-breed solutions.

Must have strong hands-on experience working on Exchange Online

Experience implementing M365 DLP, Cloud App Security, Defender,
and Conditional Access

Tools Experience like Bittitan, Quest, Avepoint.

To maintain Exchange Hybrid Co-Existence in a multi-Active Directory
Forest/Exchange Org Topology

To maintain Data Sovereignty compliance (GDPR) when Multi-Geo
must have to be used

Migrations from Lotus Notes & GroupWise, along with InterOrg
(Exchange to Exchange) and GSuite/O365 Tenant to Tenant Migrations

Migrations from SharePoint on-premises, Gsuite, and other CMS tools
to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business

Must have Architectural understanding of how Third Party Archive &
Journaling Email Data (Enterprise Vault, Mimecast) on legal hold is
migrated appropriately (to maintain Data Immutability)

Must have Architectural Proficiency in integrating Microsoft and non-
Microsoft Mobile Devices/Mobile Application Management & Unified
Endpoint Management solutions with Exchange/Office 365 (Intune,
Airwatch, Workspace One, etc.) as well as other third-party email-aware
apps (Unified Communications/Messaging, Fax, Printer/Scanners)

Must have Architectural Proficiency (Design, Build, Migrate) with
Office 365 Email Protection Mechanisms: Microsoft and non-Microsoft
Email Hygiene/Gateway Products (Proof-Point, Exchange Online
Protection, Mimecast, etc.)

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (along with ARC) Office 365 Advanced Threat
Protection, Must have an architectural understanding of Microsoft 365
protections (CAS, DLP, ATP, AIP)

Data Loss Prevention, RMS/IRM, Azure Information Protection
(Classification-Labelling & Sensitive Information Types), Office 365
Message Encryption & Transport Rules

Legal/Litigation Holds, Retention, Deletion, and Data Immutability

Understanding of Message Retention and Data Compliance
Requirements

A complete knowledge of Microsoft 365 and the Collaboration
technology stack

Proficiency in all technical aspects of M365 implementation and Azure
Active Directory (AAD) services are required.

Strong communication skills –express key ideas and obtain tangible
feedback from cross-functional team members and stakeholders.

Hand- on experience with implementation, deployment, migration, and
support of core M365 services, including (but not limited to):

Exchange Online – including mailbox migration, EOP, and Exchange
Administration

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate

Experience with Azure Cloud, scripting, and automation