Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

City Enterprises; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 130,872 - 192,864; Full time

Job summary

City Enterprises is seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect for a 4-month contract to lead and execute critical M365 initiatives across a multi-location enterprise.

This hands-on, execution-focused role requires configuring Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, and PowerShell automation, with governance and Zero Trust emphasis.

Hybrid in Franklin, TN (1–2 days/week) with remote options for highly qualified candidates; rate is $95–$140/hr, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total IT experience with 5–7+ years hands-on M365 architecture.
• Expert-level experience configuring Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, and PowerShell automation.
• Strong governance, conditional access, MFA, and Zero Trust implementation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex M365 issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Architect & execute enterprise M365 initiatives across a multi-location enterprise.
• Configure tenant optimizations, migrations, security enhancements, and identity management.
• Develop governance standards, conditional access strategies, and compliance controls.
• Document architectures and provide knowledge transfer to internal IT staff.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Architecture

M365 configuration

PowerShell automation

Zero Trust

Conditional Access

MFA

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Entra ID

Exchange Online

Intune

Defender

PowerShell

Microsoft Purview

Copilot

Power Platform

Job description

Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Franklin, TN 37067
Position Type: Contractor
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $95.00 - $140.00
Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Information Technology
Position: Full-Time Contract (1099 or Corp-to-Corp)
Duration: 4 Months
Location: Hybrid (1–2 days/week) in Franklin, TN preferred (Open to remote for highly qualified candidates)
Rate: $95 – $140+/hr (Dependent on experience)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect for a 4-month contract to lead and personally execute critical M365 initiatives across a multi-location enterprise. This is a highly technical, execution-focused role for a seasoned professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to configure, migrate, and optimize enterprise cloud environments.

What You'll Do

• Architect & Execute: Serve as the technical lead and primary implementation resource for enterprise M365 environments.
• Configure & Administer: Personally manage tenant optimizations, migrations, security enhancements, and identity management initiatives.
• Secure the Tenant: Develop governance standards, conditional access strategies, and compliance controls.
• Document & Mentor: Create technical architecture diagrams and operational procedures while providing knowledge transfer to internal IT staff.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of total IT experience with 5–7+ years dedicated to M365 architecture and hands-on execution.
• Core Toolkit: Recent, expert-level experience personally configuring Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, and PowerShell automation.
• Security Focus: Proven success implementing Conditional Access, MFA, device compliance, and Zero Trust principles.
• Independence: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex M365 issues independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary Tools: Experience with Microsoft Purview, Copilot, and Power Platform.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Environment: Experience managing hybrid Active Directory in a multi-site enterprise.