Onsite must from day 1 Key skills: Microsoft 365 (M365) environment, PowerApps, Power Platform, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Active Directory (AD), Azure AD Job Title: M365 Architect Location: Alameda, CA (Strictly Onsite) Duration; Full time/Contract No of years of experience 13 + Years Team size handled (if any) Minimum 5 or more Primary Skills (Must have) 1 Design, plan, estimate and architect M365 configurations, workloads, settings 2 Analysis and Recommendations for best practices 3 Proven experience with M365 security and configuration. 4 Manage and administer the Microsoft 365 (M365) environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and other M365 applications. 5 Manage and maintain M365 security policies and compliance requirements, governance, endpoint protection 6 Authentication methods, identity providers like OKTA, Conditional Policies, Health and Monitoring 7 Managing and configuring Intune Policies and device management best practices 8 Experience in Active Directory (AD), Azure AD and identity management services among others, network infrastructure 9 Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to M365 services. 10 Create and maintain documentation related to M365 services, policies, procedures, and system configurations. 11 Keep up to date with new M365 features and capabilities and assess their potential impact on the organization. 12 Knowledge on PowerShell Scripting Secondary skills (Good to have) 1 Manage and maintain M365 backups and disaster recovery solutions. 2 Strong understanding of networking and security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, and network protocols. 3 M365 Certifications Job/Role Description 1 Work closely with customers to demonstrate how their cloud strategy aligns with Microsoft technology. 2 Creating architectural designs based on customer requirements. 3 Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect's cloud adoption needs. 4 Act as the Technical Design Authority on projects alongside the Solution Architects. 5 Provide governance to projects and mentor members of the team. 6 Engage with customer stakeholders and ensure the recommended solutions are understood throughout the firm. 7 Maintaining technical knowledge by working closely with WinWire Microsoft account teams. Soft skills/other skills (If any) 1. Strong customer service & customer facing skills 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 3. Strong interpersonal skills 4. Excellent multitasking skills 5. Strong organizational skills 6. Ability to lead and motivate others 7. Strong analytical skills 10. Ability to work well in a team environment 11. Be proactive and take strategic decisions and suggest best practices Target companies Not applicable. ReplyReply allForward
Job Type
Fulltime role
Skills required
Azure, M365
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
No salary information was found.
Date Posted
May 14, 2025
Advantra Consulting Group is seeking an experienced M365 Architect to manage and optimize Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires strong technical skills in M365 services, security, and architecture, along with excellent customer-facing abilities.