M365 Senior Technical Architect

Job Description

The Role:
The Senior Technical Architect is responsible for delivering and implementing KPMG’s M365 solutions for clients. The architect will present solutions in workshops and demonstrations, manage end-to-end delivery, and collaborate with other Architects and Consultants to ensure timely and quality project delivery. Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative environment are also key responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating architectural designs based on customer requirements.
• Delivering product presentations and configured demonstrations to showcase capabilities.
• Acting as the Technical Design Authority alongside Solution Architects.
• Providing governance and mentoring team members.
• Maintaining technical knowledge through collaboration with Microsoft account teams.
• Developing and implementing Entra/Active Directory solutions, including Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory components.
• Ensuring security and proper configuration of Entra and Active Directory environments.
• Aligning cloud strategies with Microsoft technology for clients.
• Presenting propositions via webinars and face-to-face workshops.
• Engaging with KPMG stakeholders to ensure understanding of solutions.
• Contributing to proposals and RFIs with sales teams.

Core Technical Knowledge Required

• Experience with Entra and on-premises Active Directory components.
• Experience with M365 migrations, deployments, and tenant merges.
• Knowledge of M365 security, including Defender for Identity.
• Proficiency with core M365 applications like Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, Viva, SharePoint.
• Experience with M365 governance, Information Protection, and DLP services.
• Background in on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, or applications is a plus.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Intune, Endpoint security, and management.
• M365 adoption and change management expertise.
• PowerApps development skills.
• Knowledge of Unified Communications and meeting services.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cloud or infrastructure delivery, including:

• Migration of applications and data or business process modernization.
• Leadership in delivery engagements and team management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels.
• Ability to produce professional presentations and ensure document consistency.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.
• Willingness to obtain or hold HM Government security clearances.