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Sr. MS 365 Systems Engineer / Architect

Ekman Associates, Inc.Irvine, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to be the principal technical authority for a dynamic Microsoft 365 ecosystem, driving advanced optimization and security. You'll thrive here if you are an expert in cloud architecture with a passion for modern device management and zero-trust security. Apply today to shape the future of cloud infrastructure at Ekman Associates!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
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Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sr. MS 365 Systems Engineer / Architect
Location: Hybrid / Irvine, CA

Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands.

Summary:
We are seeking a senior-level Microsoft 365 Systems Engineer / Architect. In this role, you will act as the principal technical authority for our cloud infrastructure, driving advanced optimization, security remediation, and operational governance across our entire cloud-native Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The ideal candidate is an expert in cloud architecture who can evaluate our existing tenant, enforce zero-trust security controls, optimize modern device management via Intune, and implement thorough compliance policies.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Identity & Access Governance
  • Audit and optimize the core Microsoft Entra ID configuration, reinforcing enterprise best practices for cloud-only identity structures.
  • Architect and implement robust Conditional Access Policies (CAPs), deploy phishing-resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and configure Entra ID Protection policies.
  • Standardize global administrative roles using Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and configure secure external collaboration settings.
Endpoint Management & Cloud Deployment
  • Design and deploy enterprise configuration, compliance, and application protection profiles within Microsoft Intune across Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems.
  • Streamline hardware provisioning infrastructure using cloud-native deployment methods including Windows Autopilot and Apple Business Manager.
  • Set up automated patch management via Windows Update for Business and establish standardized security baselines.
Collaboration, Messaging & Content Compliance
  • Review and maximize the performance, structural organization, and sharing configurations of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
  • Configure Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules, sensitivity labels, and retention schedules to safeguard intellectual property.
  • Enforce robust tenant governance models including Microsoft Teams lifecycle automation, guest access reviews, and application permission policies.
Security Engineering & Documentation
  • Systematically remediate tenant vulnerabilities to improve the organization's overall Microsoft Secure Score and security posture.
  • Configure comprehensive audit logs, alert notifications, and diagnostic data integrations with core security monitoring systems.
  • Author technical as-built architecture manuals, governance charters, and clear operational runbooks to ensure an effective handover to internal IT personnel at project conclusion.
Qualifications:
  • Experience Profile: Minimum 8+ years of enterprise systems engineering experience, with at least 5+ years dedicated strictly to cloud-native Microsoft 365 infrastructure and architecture design.
  • Cloud-Only Specialization: Proven mastery managing pure cloud environments with zero hybrid constraints (no local Active Directory, no hybrid Exchange servers, and no write-back dependencies).
  • Identity & Access Management: Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID governance, Conditional Access design parameters, and identity boundary security.
  • Unified Endpoint Management: Extensive experience engineering worldwide device fleets using Microsoft Intune, provisioning workflows, and custom app deployments.
  • Information Governance: Direct hands-on proficiency executing data protection policies via Microsoft Purview, records management, and discovery engines.
  • Automation Engineering: Strong PowerShell scripting skills utilizing the native Microsoft Graph SDK and modern API endpoints to automate tenant configuration management.
Preferred Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • MCSA, MCSE
Qualified Candidates Only : If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications/responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at www.ekmanassociates.com .

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