System Architect 3 – Microsoft 365, Workforce Messaging

U.S. Bank

. Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap for Microsoft 365 messaging, collaboration, and communication platforms .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,365 - $156,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Online, and enterprise messaging architecture, with a strong focus on compliance, security, and governance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cloud modernization initiatives while mentoring technical leaders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Exchange Server ExpertiseMicrosoft 365 Collaboration TechnologiesPCI-DSS Compliance ExperienceCloud Architecture PrinciplesPowerShell and Graph API Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Microsoft Exchange ServerExchange OnlineHybrid Messaging ArchitectureMicrosoft 365Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft PurviewData Loss PreventionMessage EncryptionInformation ProtectionSensitivity Labels

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellGraph APIMicrosoft DefenderProofpointIronPort

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureGovernance FrameworksRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCollaboration Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap for Microsoft 365 messaging, collaboration, and communication platforms
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Online, Outlook, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services
Lead architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and solution design sessions to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant messaging solutions
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Security, Compliance, Risk, and Infrastructure teams to deliver enterprise collaboration capabilities
Develop and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, governance frameworks, and integration strategies across messaging platforms
Lead PCI-DSS compliance assessments, audit reviews, and remediation efforts with QSAs and regulatory stakeholders
Drive cloud modernization, platform transformation, tenant integration, and enterprise messaging migration initiatives
Mentor engineers and technical leaders while serving as an escalation point for complex architectural, operational, and compliance challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience across multiple technology disciplines
Three or more years of project/team leadership skills experience
Deep expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Online, Hybrid Messaging Architecture, and enterprise email platforms
Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and collaboration technologies
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Message Encryption, Information Protection, and Sensitivity Labels
Proven experience architecting and supporting PCI-compliant messaging solutions within large-scale enterprise environments
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, Microsoft cloud services, and enterprise-scale solution design
Expertise in security, compliance, governance, retention, risk management, and regulatory requirements for collaboration platforms
Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives and influencing architecture decisions across business and technical stakeholders
Hands-on knowledge of PowerShell, Graph API, Microsoft Defender, messaging security platforms (Proofpoint, IronPort), and automation/reporting solutions
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension