Global Microsoft 365 Platform Architect & Lead

Altum Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Altum Consulting is seeking a senior Microsoft 365 architect to own and shape a global platform. You will define technical direction, own architecture decisions end-to-end, and modernise our environments with emphasis on SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Entra ID.

The role combines design, implementation and operational ownership, offering leadership across distributed teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as senior engineer, technical lead or architect in Microsoft 365 environments.
• Hands-on with SharePoint Online and Exchange Online, including hybrid environments.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD with CA, Entra Connect, B2B, RBAC and app registrations.
• Advanced PowerShell with Microsoft Graph and modern automation approaches.
• Experience using Azure CLI, Terraform and GitHub-based IaC.
• Strong Azure Monitor / Log Analytics experience and KQL.
• Experience designing Intune / MDM across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Track record owning complex initiatives end-to-end across distributed/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical direction and engineering standards for a global Microsoft 365 environment.
• Own architecture decisions from design through rollout and ongoing operation.
• Modernise and simplify platforms, reducing legacy and hybrid complexity.
• Shape SharePoint Online governance, information architecture and lifecycle.
• Lead design and operation of Exchange Online, including mail routing and hybrid messaging.
• Develop identity and access architecture across Entra ID and hybrid identity.
• Own mobile access strategy and Intune configuration across devices.
• Design Azure services used for identity, automation, monitoring and 365 operations.
• Improve monitoring/visibility to detect and resolve issues early.
• Build automation and remediation to reduce repetitive admin tasks.

Skills

SharePoint Online

Exchange Online

Entra ID / Azure AD

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

KQL

Azure Monitor

Intune / MDM

Hybrid identity

Automation

Architecture leadership

Tools

Azure CLI

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

Altum Consulting is seeking a senior Microsoft 365 architect to own and shape a global platform. You will define technical direction, own architecture decisions end-to-end, and modernise our environments with emphasis on SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Entra ID.

The role combines design, implementation and operational ownership, offering leadership across distributed teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.