Platform Architect (Microsoft 365)

TL;DR

Platform Architect (Microsoft 365/Azure): Leading the architecture and evolution of the Microsoft 365 Collaboration Platform and enterprise identity ecosystem with an accent on identity lifecycle automation, AI governance, and secure scalability. Focus on designing Zero Trust identity architectures, integrating acquired companies, and governing AI experiences using Microsoft Copilot and Purview.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US)

Salary: $125,000 - $155,000 USD

Company

A leading provider of vertical software and embedded payments technology helping small and medium-sized businesses flourish through seamless experiences.

What you will do

• Design scalable and secure architecture for the Microsoft 365 Collaboration Platform and related enterprise services.
• Govern enterprise identity architecture using Microsoft Entra, focusing on SSO, SCIM provisioning, and lifecycle automation.
• Provide architectural oversight and technical leadership for the onboarding and integration of newly acquired companies.
• Design Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture and govern AI experiences to protect sensitive organizational data.
• Provide guidance for DNS management and design automated deployment processes using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Partner with security teams to ensure solutions comply with NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and corporate security requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined education and professional experience in Information Technology.
• Proven experience designing enterprise Microsoft 365 and Azure architectures.
• Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), specifically with Microsoft Entra, SSO, and MFA.
• Proficiency in cloud-native automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience with modern DevOps practices (Git, Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM).
• Must be based in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives in a forward-thinking, growing company of 1,900+ employees.
• Focus on leveraging emerging cloud and AI technologies to solve enterprise-scale challenges.
• Commitment to professional growth, excellence, and the success of global clients.