Senior Tech Specialist, Applications & Platforms Job requirements Experience Range: with at least 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 architecture, solution delivery, and enterprise-scale environments, including recent experience leading modernization and migration initiatives Key Responsibilities: Own and drive the end-to-end Microsoft 365 architecture, roadmap, and modernization strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable improvements in platform adoption and operational efficiency Define and maintain target architecture, technology standards, and governance frameworks for Microsoft 365 and associated platforms Architect and integrate Entra ID, Active Directory, and advanced identity solutions including MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and Zero Trust principles to enhance security and compliance Lead the design and implementation of Exchange Online, Hybrid Exchange, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Intune solutions to support secure messaging, collaboration, and endpoint management Establish and enforce security, compliance, and information protection strategies leveraging Defender, Purview, DLP, retention, and eDiscovery capabilities, driving continuous improvement in security posture Oversee and execute large-scale migration and transformation initiatives for tenants, Exchange, SharePoint/OneDrive, and collaboration workloads, ensuring operational readiness and minimal business disruption Serve as the senior technical authority for all Microsoft 365 solution designs, providing L3/L4 architectural support and technical escalation for critical issues Collaborate with enterprise architecture, infrastructure, security, and service management teams, engaging stakeholders through technical workshops, architecture reviews, and governance forums Required Skills: Expertise in Microsoft 365 architecture, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Intune Comprehensive knowledge of Entra ID, Active Directory integration, and identity governance solutions Strong experience with Exchange Online and Hybrid Exchange mail flow, security, and migration Expertise in Microsoft Teams (including Teams Phone), collaboration lifecycle, and external sharing governance Advanced skills in Microsoft Defender, Purview, DLP, Information Protection, and eDiscovery Proficiency in endpoint management using Microsoft Intune, device compliance, and application management Ability to drive Zero Trust security models and implement security-by-design principles Hands-on experience with Microsoft Graph and PowerShell scripting for automation and integration Preferred Skills: Experience with M365 Copilot readiness and Power Platform integration Familiarity with large-scale tenant-to-tenant migrations and coexistence strategies Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Groups management and lifecycle governance Exposure to service management frameworks and operational excellence practices in Microsoft cloud environments Experience leading architecture review boards or governance forums Understanding of global regulatory compliance requirements in cloud environments Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals