Microsoft 365 Architecture & Strategy Leader

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Office 365 Architect to own the architecture, governance, security, and long-term direction of our Microsoft 365 environment.

This is more than an administration role; shape how Microsoft 365 is used and partner with IT/cybersecurity leadership. You will define standards and roadmaps, lead migrations, and improve security, compliance, and data protection while controlling licensing and cost.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering, architecting, or supporting Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment.
• 3+ years designing or improving Microsoft 365 governance, identity, security, compliance, collaboration, or migration practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, guest governance, security hardening, and data protection.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 migrations and integrations, including tenant-to-tenant or M&A environments.
• Proficiency with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Microsoft 365, Security, or Identity certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the Microsoft 365 architecture roadmap, governance standards, and platform strategy.
• Architect and optimize Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, and related Microsoft 365 services.
• Establish governance around Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Groups, guest access, external sharing, retention, and lifecycle management.
• Strengthen identity and access controls including Conditional Access, MFA, privileged access, access reviews, and least-privilege administration.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to improve Microsoft 365 security, data protection, audit capabilities, and compliance.
• Lead tenant-to-tenant migrations, mailbox and content migrations, Teams transitions, and M&A integration planning.
• Use PowerShell and Microsoft Graph to improve administration, reporting, and automation.
• Evaluate licensing, adoption, utilization, and configuration to reduce risk, control costs, and improve the overall Microsoft 365 environment.
• Serve as the Microsoft 365 subject matter expert and provide guidance and knowledge transfer to other IT teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Business-IT translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Purview & security

RBAC & Conditional Access

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Office 365 Architect to own the architecture, governance, security, and long-term direction of our Microsoft 365 environment.

This is more than an administration role; shape how Microsoft 365 is used and partner with IT/cybersecurity leadership. You will define standards and roadmaps, lead migrations, and improve security, compliance, and data protection while controlling licensing and cost.