M365 Architect

M365 ArchitectBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated M365 Architect for an opportunity in Addison, TX!Position Title: [M365 Architect]Location: [Addison, TX] Anticipated Start Date: [ASAP] Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: [12 Months] Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY), [HYBRID] Pay Range: [$70] - [$75] Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: The candidate must be a self-motivated individual with experience in architecture design, engineering, security/compliance best practices, and governance for cloud-based security and compliance services. The candidate will guide design discussions/decisions based on business and technology requirements, provide engineering analysis, and propose technical designs & solutions to implement, monitor, and maintain long term compliance with baselines and standards. Strong technical and customer communication skills are required for this role. Candidates must be able to interact directly with all stakeholders, including business executives, security & compliance partners, engineering & operations teams to attain appropriate approvals for governance & approvals. Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and execution of best-in-class designs & procedures to support Microsoft 365 delivery
• Assists members of the architecture, engineering & operations teams with duties as assigned by management
• Architect and design cloud-based solutions in a secure and compliant framework with focus on automation, scalability, and resiliency
• Provide architectural support for initiatives ranging from Proof of Concepts with new technologies and integration paradigms to complex multi-year implementations
• Brings strategic & deep understanding of productivity concepts and practices with alignment to financial services standards. Proven techniques in the development, design, and system integration of large-scale solutions.
• Provide strategic technical guidance to leadership and development teams to implement best practices and execution of industry leading designs
• Helps create and execute best-in-class engineering processes in support of solution delivery
• Focus on process improvements contributing towards increasing operational excellence and an improved user experience
• Strong experience architecting and building applications to support workstreams across end-to-end solutions
• Will generate and maintain architectural design artifacts in support of governance standards, requirements, and operational excellence
• Perform analysis, identify gaps or improvements, and develop solutions based on current business needs
• Provide oversight on daily architectural activities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management

Required Skills

• College degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 10+ years' experience with architecture and engineering across email services
• Expert-level knowledge of relevant collaboration services both cloud and on-premise
• Expert-level knowledge of cross platform Directory solutions, Conditional Access, Identity & Access Management, Security/Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Classification
• High-level knowledge of foundational components such as Active Directory, network infrastructure/architecture (DNS/DHCP, routing, etc.), & PowerShell scripting
• Expert level design and solution engineering experience in various collaboration technologies
• Expert knowledge of data loss prevention services including deployment, configuration and administration
• Self-starter, critical thinker with proven ability to deal with granular requirements yet see things holistically and strategically
• Ability to shift and pivot with changing responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently
• Ability to work with business and technical teams to build requirements and technical artifacts
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to learn new technology and business process as required
• Ability to create architecture documents including network/data flows and test scope
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication
• Comfortable sharing ideas and concepts in a highly collaborative team
• Have experience with ITIL foundational and Agile process methodologies
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail, effective time management skills
• Possess a personal sense of urgency and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills

• Experience with enterprise security including TLS including SMTP over TLS, certificates, HSM, NIST standards
• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system environment
• Experience with M365, including OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online & Teams
• Authentication mechanisms including domain authentication, OAuth/Modern Authentication, Kerberos
• Experience with network & security components including load balancers, proxy, load balancers and firewalls
• Understanding of Financial Regulatory, Legal and Compliance requirements
• Experience with ITIL methodologies and best practices
• MCP or higher certification

Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Privacy Policy - BCforwardUpdated August 17th 2022

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224085 when responding to this ad.

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