M365 Architect

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Prior experience in consulting or a professional services environment strongly preferred
• 6+ years of IT experience with advanced expertise across Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams), Defender Suite, Intune, and Enterprise Mobility + Security
• Expertise architecting Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including identity cutover, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, with ownership of technical approach and sequencing decisions
• Proven experience leading M&A integration and carve-out projects focused on the M365 stack (e.g. M365 tenant-to-tenant migration and cybersecurity hardening)
• Expertise in coexistence identity strategies and architecture across hybrid and multi-tenant environments
• Proven ability to architect and implement Microsoft Entra ID environments at enterprise scale, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), Enterprise Apps, identity governance (PIM, RBAC, access reviews, lifecycle automation), DLP, compliance controls, least-privilege access models, and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience architecting hybrid identity and implementing identity threat protection, including Azure AD Connect, Active Directory integration, Defender for Identity, and remediation of identity-related security risks
• Proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Intune solutions at enterprise scale, including device enrollment strategies (BYOD, corporate-owned), compliance and conditional access policies, configuration profiles, and integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Endpoint
• Experience with email security standards, including implementation
• Proficiency with PowerShell for M365 administration, bulk remediation, and reporting; and experience using scripting (Python, etc.), automation, and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to deploy hybrid-cloud environments and automate tasks within Microsoft 365
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) into day to day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs
• The below certifications are a plus: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

Culture and Values

This team values a people-first, collaborative, and outcomes-oriented approach to consulting.

Diverse perspectives and inclusive teams are central to delivering high-impact results for clients.

The environment emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and practical innovation over hierarchy and silos, with a focus on strategic, industry-informed application of technology to solve complex business challenges.

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Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below).

Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here .

Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

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