Office 365 Cloud Solutions Architect (722992)

Job Id: 722992

Job Title: IA-DOM-HHS-ET1-Office 365 Cloud Solutions Architect (722992)

Location: 1305 east walnut street Des Moines, IA (100% Remote)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Client: State of Iowa

Rate: $70/hr on W2 or $85/hr on C2C/1099.

Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only

INTERVIEW DATES: Interviews will be conducted on [DECEMBER 5, 6, 7] only to submit candidates available for interviews on the date(s) provided.

Skill

Importance

Required Yrs of Exp

Yrs of Exp

Last Used

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Required

4 Years

Experience in Office 365 administrator role.

Required

4 Years

Proven experience in managing Office 365, Active Directory, domain renames, and data migration projects.

Required

4 Years

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 services and associated tools.

Required

4 Years

Experience with mergers and acquisitions in an IT context.

Highly desired

4 Years

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required

Relevant certifications e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.

Highly desired

Short Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled & experienced Cloud Architect to join our dynamic IT team. This role is pivotal in support & managing Office 365, AD, domain renames, and data migration projects, with a specific focus on merger & acquisition activities.

Complete Description:

IA-DOM-HHS-ET1-Cloud Engineer-Office 365 Merger, Active Directory, and Data Migration (722992)

The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with multiple departments and groups to ensure a smooth transition and integration of IT systems during the State of Iowa's alignment efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Office 365 Management:

Administer and maintain Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business.

Monitor and optimize Office 365 performance, security, and compliance.

Troubleshoot and resolve Office 365-related issues.

2. Active Directory Management:

Manage and maintain the Active Directory environment.

Implement domain renames and ensure seamless integration with existing domains.

Oversee user account management, group policies, and security permissions.

3. Data Migration:

Plan, coordinate, and execute data migration projects into Office 365.

Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility during migration.

Troubleshoot and resolve data migration issues.

4. Mergers and Acquisitions:

Collaborate with various business units and IT teams to assess IT needs during mergers and acquisitions.

Develop and execute IT integration strategies and plans.

Ensure smooth transition of IT systems, applications, and data.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive documentation for Office 365, Active Directory, and data migration processes.

Generate regular reports on system performance, project status, and compliance.

6. Security and Compliance:

Implement and enforce security best practices.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.