Description
Kforce is working with a client in search of a Cloud Architect, MS 365 to join their team. This position is direct hire and fully on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Summary:The Cloud Architect for Microsoft 365 position will be responsible for the design, planning, assessment and strategies around the firm's migrations and operation within the Microsoft cloud.Duties:* Design, configure and maintain the firms Microsoft 365 environment* Translate requirements into architectural design and present to C level management* Plan and execute end-to-end implementations of Microsoft 365 workloads* Provide guidance to the firm's IT management of existing and emerging Microsoft 365 and related core technologies* Create high- and low-level detailed documentation on existing and future cloud solutions* Review and identify Microsoft 365 platform governance needs and security configurations options* Provide expertise and be a key resource with major service migrations into the Microsoft 365 services* Work directly with Infosec teams to validate designs account for all aspects of information security best practices and firm requirements* Regularly analyze 365 and cloud environments to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement* At an expert level, create, review, and distribute technical documentation for cloud solutions and projects including, processes, procedures, troubleshooting, training and change management* Provide solution ownership and subject matter expertise through the firms SDLC processRequirements* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) required in Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology, System Analysis, Engineering, or a related study* Advanced Microsoft M365 certifications* 10+ years of progressive global enterprise level experience with IT solutions and engineering* Experience in Microsoft cloud security controls, Data Loss Prevention, Purview, and understanding of Litigation Hold, Retention, and eDiscovery* Must have real-world, hands-on experience delivering messaging and collaboration solutions utilizing Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 within large, complex environments* Must have real-world experience helping to manage and maintain on-premises Active Directory, GPOs, and on-premises Active Directory migrations to M365* Expert level understanding and experience in the migration and configuration of Microsoft enterprise cloud solutions including related technologies such as Active Directory, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID and Entra Connect* Office 365 subject matter expertise for Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Defender for Office 365, Teams, and Teams voice services and other O365 workloads* Deep understanding of the governance needs and security options around these services* Microsoft Security components: Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Entra ID Premium* Proactively provide process improvement, security configuration and standardization across the firm's cloud solutions* Ability to implement Microsoft cloud technologies and understand interdependencies in large on-premises enterprise environments* Experience with Azure is a plus* Experience with Microsoft Intune a plus* Experience with email protection and security leveraging Proofpoint is a plusJob TypeDirect HireCompensation180000 - $205000.