What you'll need
- Expert M365 architecture and engineering ( Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power App/Automate, Power BI/Fabric, Defender and Purview) .
- Working knowledge of enterprise identity platforms, specifically Okta, and how M365 workloads integrate with them; ability to provide architectural guidance on conditional access, authentication flows, hybrid connectivity and Zero Trust principles without directly owning the identity platform.
- Large-scale tenant migration and integration design at 100,000+ seat scale, with hands-on experience of tools such as ShareGate or Microsoft’s native migration tooling.
- Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell scripting (Exchange Online Management Shell, PnP PowerShell, Microsoft.Graph module) and automation at enterprise scale for M365 administration and deployment.
- Proven ability to produce and own architecture documentation, HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design), architecture decision records (ADRs) and reference architectures as the recognised design authority.
- Proven vendor governance experience, including oversight of large managed service providers and holding partners accountable to contractual SLAs and agreed design standards.
- Microsoft 365 certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-102, or legacy MS-100/MS-101) is essential. Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert are highly desirable.
- Architecture framework qualification such as TOGAF 9/10 or equivalent is advantageous.
- Technical leadership and design authority.
- Recognised architecture experience in the relevant domain at enterprise scale.
- Relevant architecture or platform certifications (e.g. TOGAF or vendor architect tracks).
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Sets the target architecture,standardsand design patterns for the domain.
- Designs for security, scale, resilience and total cost of ownership.
- Influences engineering and vendor teams without direct authority.
- Balances strategic ambition with pragmatic, deliverable decisions.
- Stays current with platform direction and emerging capability.
Who you are
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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