[Hiring] Microsoft 365 Architect @Fortive

Role Description

The Microsoft 365 Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the enterprise Microsoft 365 platform strategy. This role serves as the technical lead for Microsoft 365 services, including:

• Entra ID
• Teams
• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive
• Exchange Online
• Power Platform
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Copilot

The Architect partners with Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital workplace solutions that improve productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise Microsoft technologies experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in managing Microsoft 365 tenant including architecture.
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • Microsoft 365
  • Entra ID
  • Teams
  • SharePoint Online
  • Exchange Online
  • Power Platform
  • Purview
  • Defender
• Experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles.
• Experience with identity and access management, security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements

• Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900)
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and tenant consolidations.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation using PowerShell.

Benefits

• Microsoft 365 platform availability and reliability
• Secure score improvements
• Reduction in collaboration and productivity tool sprawl
• Copilot adoption and value realization
• Compliance and audit performance
• User satisfaction and productivity improvements
• Reduction in identity and access risk
• Automation and operational efficiency gains

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise vision
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and innovation
• Risk-based decision making
• Customer-focused mindset
• Ability to influence without authority

Why this role matters:

This position owns the digital workplace foundation used by every employee, ensuring Microsoft 365 remains secure, compliant, resilient, and ready to support future capabilities such as AI, Copilot, advanced collaboration, and enterprise automation.