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Microsoft 365 Architect job at BroadAxis, Inc. Plano, TX. This is a remote position. Job Title: Microsoft 365 Architect Location: 100% Remote (US) Contract Duration: 6 Months Visa Status: Open to USC, GC, H1B candidates Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Architect for a remote, six-month contract role with a global client. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of architectural experience, specifically in designing, implementing, configuring, testing, migrating, and securing Exchange (on-premises/online) and Exchange Hybrid solutions. This role requires a deep technical understanding of Microsoft 365 and related hybrid designs, with a focus on integration, data protection, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Exchange Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain Exchange Hybrid solutions, ensuring compatibility across Exchange versions (5.5 – 2019) and Exchange Online. • Expertise in Exchange Hybrid Design to maintain hybrid co-existence, considering factors like Cloud Access Security Brokers, Data Loss Prevention, Secure Web Gateways, and load balancers. • Microsoft 365 Hybrid Design: Develop architectures to support M365 hybrid scenarios, especially: • Multi-Active Directory Forest/Exchange Org Topology with Exchange Hybrid Co-Existence. • Compliance with Data Sovereignty (e.g., GDPR) through multi-Geo configurations. • Integration with SharePoint Hybrid and SharePoint Online. • Migration Expertise: Lead migrations from various platforms, including: • Lotus Notes & GroupWise to Microsoft 365. • Inter-Org Exchange migrations, GSuite/O365 Tenant-to-Tenant migrations. • SharePoint on-premises, GSuite, and other CMS to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. • Data Integrity & Compliance: Architect solutions that handle Third-Party Archive and Journaling Email Data migration (e.g., Enterprise Vault, Mimecast) with a focus on legal holds and data immutability. • Mobile and Unified Endpoint Management: Architect integration solutions for Microsoft and non-Microsoft MDM/MAM and Unified Endpoint Management tools (e.g., Intune, Airwatch, Workspace One) for Exchange/Office 365. • Office 365 Email Protection: Architect and implement Office 365 email security measures, including: • SPF, DKIM, and DMARC (with ARC). • Data Loss Prevention, RMS/IRM, Azure Information Protection, and Office 365 Message Encryption. • Legal Holds, Data Immutability, Retention and Deletion policies. • Advanced Threat Protection and integration with email hygiene products (e.g., ProofPoint, Mimecast). • Microsoft 365 Security Architecture: Design protections including CAS, DLP, ATP, and AIP to enhance security and compliance within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Required Qualifications: • Minimum 10+ years of experience in architecture within a consulting environment, focusing on Exchange (on-premises/online), M365, and Exchange Hybrid solutions. • Proven expertise in Exchange and M365 hybrid design, multi-Geo configurations, and data sovereignty. • Hands-on experience with migrations from legacy systems (e.g., Lotus Notes, GroupWise, GSuite) to Microsoft 365. • Strong proficiency in Office 365 email security architecture and data protection (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DLP, ATP, AIP). • Familiarity with mobile device and application management tools such as Intune, Airwatch, and Workspace One. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.

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