Senior M365 Architect

Hitachi Solutions America

. Lead M365 consulting projects, working directly with client stakeholders to align business needs with technology solutions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading M365 consulting projects, creating solution architectures, and implementing Microsoft 365 solutions for enterprise clients. Proficient in Azure environments and skilled in evaluating and modernizing legacy infrastructure for cloud migration.

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M365 Consulting ExperienceAzure ImplementationSolution Architecture CreationClient-Facing DeliverablesMicrosoft 365 Migration

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Hard Skills

Microsoft 365AzureSolution ArchitectureCloud MigrationEntra ID (Azure AD)Microsoft Defender SuiteInformation ProtectionMicrosoft PurviewDLP PoliciesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipClient Stakeholder EngagementPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePoint OnlineOneDrive for BusinessMicrosoft Security ToolsConditional Access Policies

Industry Keywords

Cloud Adoption FrameworkGovernanceComplianceEnterprise-Scale EnvironmentsMFA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead M365 consulting projects, working directly with client stakeholders to align business needs with technology solutions
Participate in pre-sales for M365 projects, including requirements gathering, client presentations, and estimates
Create solution architectures, migration plans, and executive presentations for M365 Modern Workplace solutions
Perform hands-on implementation work as part of consulting projects
Provide project leadership to team members and oversee the overall success and delivery of solutions
Interface directly with client IT, business, and executive teams throughout projects
Lead architecture reviews, governance boards, and design discussions with senior client stakeholders
Provide occasional escalation support for managed services clients or other project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in customer-facing, IT consulting roles in M365
2+ years of experience in Azure
Experience creating client-facing deliverables, including solution architectures, project documentation, and/or root cause analysis documents
Experience migrating enterprise-size clients to Microsoft 365 solutions, including evaluating and planning for end-user impact and approaches
Experience with secure, enterprise-scale Azure environments, focused on infrastructure and aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
Ability to evaluate and modernize legacy infrastructure for cloud migration using rehost, replatform, and refactor patterns
Deep expertise with Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive for Business, and related services
Hands-on experience implementing or managing Entra ID (Azure AD), including MFA, Conditional Access Policies, and hybrid identity solutions via Entra Connect sync
Experience with Microsoft Security tools, including Microsoft Defender Suite, Cloud App Security, Information Protection, and Entra ID Identity Protection is a plus
Understanding of Microsoft Governance and Compliance tools, including Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, and DLP policies
Occasional travel to client sites for pre-sales and project work
Must be a US citizen or able to work within the US without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance and Disability Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work