Senior Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Architect

BCforward

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Architect to join our team in Addison, TX. The role focuses on designing and implementing secure, compliant, and scalable Microsoft 365 solutions across the enterprise.

You will drive governance, data protection, and information governance while partnering with Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, and Technology teams to meet regulatory requirements. This is a contract position with an 11-month horizon and onsite requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
10+ years in architecture across email and collaboration services.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 and related services.
Strong IAM, DLP, and information protection expertise.
Proven design and architecture documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, design, and implementation of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, governance, and risk management solutions across the enterprise.
Define and maintain frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
Architect cloud-based productivity solutions with focus on data protection, information governance, identity security, automation, scalability, and resiliency.
Provide architectural leadership for Microsoft 365 services, including controls, monitoring, audit readiness, and governance processes.
Partner with Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, and Technology teams to meet enterprise and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain architectural standards, design artifacts, roadmaps, and governance documentation.
Assess existing platforms and processes, identify gaps, and recommend remediation strategies and long-term improvements.
Provide leadership on Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, Records Management, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, and Compliance Manager.
Establish engineering practices that support secure delivery, operational effectiveness, and continuous compliance.
Support proof-of-concepts, emerging technologies, enterprise transformations, and multi-year programs.
Drive automation and control implementation to enhance monitoring, reporting, policy enforcement, and governance across Microsoft 365.
Advise leadership on security strategy, compliance requirements, risk management, and technology investments.