IT Architect - M365 & Active Directory

We are seeking a highly skilled M365 & Active Directory Engineer (IT Architect) with expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Azure Active Directory (Entra), Graph API, and Power Apps . The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and deep knowledge of Microsoft's cloud and directory services. This role requires hands-on experience in managing and securing enterprise-level cloud solutions while ensuring efficient collaboration between various systems and applications. In this role you will.... * Manage, configure, and optimize Microsoft 365 services , including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive , and Intune . * Monitor and troubleshoot issues with Exchange Online (mail flow, retention policies, security, compliance) and ensure uptime and availability. * Administer and support Azure Active Directory (AAD/Entra) , including users, groups, conditional access, and hybrid identity integration with on-premises Active Directory. * Implement and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and security best practices across user accounts and devices. * Develop and manage integrations using the Microsoft Graph API for automation and custom applications, enabling advanced capabilities across Microsoft 365 services. * Create custom scripts to automate administrative tasks and data retrieval from the Graph API, enhancing operational efficiency. * Write and maintain Advanced PowerShell scripts to automate user and resource provisioning, reporting, and service configurations across Exchange Online, Active Directory, and M365 * Develop PowerShell-based automation for identity management, compliance reporting, and bulk modifications. * Manage and troubleshoot all aspects of Exchange Online , including mailboxes, transport rules, hybrid configurations, and retention policies. * Administer email security, spam filtering (ATP), and ensure compliance with data retention policies. * Maintain and optimize on-premises Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including DNS, GPOs, and domain controllers. * Ensure synchronization between AD and Azure AD using Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity solutions. * Develop, manage, and maintain Power Apps to streamline internal processes, build user-friendly interfaces for data retrieval, and automate workflows. * Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and translate them into Power Apps solutions or Power Automate * Implement and maintain security best practices, including Conditional Access policies , encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP) in Microsoft 365. * Support security and compliance audits by providing detailed reporting on identity access management, mail flow, and data access. You've got what it takes if you have: * 10+ years experience in managing Microsoft 365 services , with a focus on Exchange Online and Azure Active Directory . * Advanced in PowerShell scripting for automating M365, Exchange, and AD management tasks. * Experience with Microsoft Graph API for data retrieval and automation across M365. * Expertise in managing Azure AD/Entra , including Conditional Access, MFA , and security best practices. * Strong understanding of Active Directory , including hybrid environments and Azure AD Connect . * Experience with Power Apps development and Power Automate for building workflows and process automation. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop scalable solutions. Extra dose of awesome for: * Microsoft certifications : MCSA, MCSE, MS-500 (Microsoft 365 Security Administration) or AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) . * Skilled with JSON, REST API integrations . * Experience with security tools such as Microsoft Defender for O365 and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Crowdstrike, Forcepoint, etc #LI hybrid-ET1