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

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