M365 Architect - L4
Worldwide
# Microsoft 365 Expert (L4) – Enterprise Architect | 6-Month Contract **Job Title:** Microsoft 365 Expert (L4) **Job Type:** Contract (6 Months) **Experience:** 12+ Years **Location:** Remote **Contract Duration:** 6 Months (Extension Possible) ## Job Overview We are looking for a highly experienced **Microsoft 365 Expert (L4)** to lead enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 architecture, workplace modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience, deep technical expertise across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical leadership, solution architecture, and stakeholder management skills. ## Key Responsibilities * Design and implement enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 solutions and architecture. * Lead technical discussions with customer stakeholders on workplace modernization initiatives. * Serve as the primary technical point of contact (SPOC) for Microsoft 365 engagements. * Develop technical roadmaps, architecture designs, and implementation strategies. * Lead transition and transformation projects, including effort estimation, technical planning, Proof of Concepts (POCs), and Statements of Work (SOWs). * Provide technical leadership and mentoring to project teams. * Assess customer environments, identify risks, and recommend governance and service improvements. * Drive automation initiatives using Microsoft technologies and RPA solutions. * Collaborate with pre-sales and sales teams to develop technical solutions for client opportunities. * Ensure solution quality, scalability, security, and compliance with enterprise architecture standards. * Lead Microsoft 365 migration projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and tenant separation initiatives. ## Required Skills * 12+ years of experience in Microsoft technologies and enterprise consulting. * Strong expertise in: * Microsoft 365 * Exchange Online * SharePoint Online * Microsoft Teams * Enterprise Voice * Microsoft Intune (MDM) * Active Directory * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) * Azure AD Connect / Directory Synchronization * Azure Virtual Desktop * Windows 365 * Microsoft Viva * Microsoft Purview (Security & Compliance) * Microsoft Power Platform * Microsoft Copilot * Modern Workplace technologies * Experience with Azure and AWS (PaaS & IaaS). * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 integrations with third-party applications. * Expertise in Microsoft 365 migrations, mergers, acquisitions, and tenant separations. * Excellent troubleshooting, architecture, and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. ## Preferred Qualifications * Microsoft 365 Expert-level certifications. * CCNA or equivalent networking knowledge. * Experience leading enterprise digital workplace transformation projects. * Consulting experience in large enterprise environments. ## Contract Details * **Duration:** 6 Months (Potential for Extension) * **Work Mode:** Remote * **Experience Required:** 12+ Years If you have extensive Microsoft 365 expertise and are passionate about delivering enterprise workplace transformation solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume, Microsoft certifications, and a summary of your relevant enterprise project experience.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$15.00
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$35.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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