Cloud Architect

Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Messaging Architect (SharePoint + Exchange)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Messaging Architect with expertise in SharePoint, Exchange Hybrid, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID . The role focuses on designing, migrating, optimizing, and supporting enterprise collaboration and messaging platforms while acting as a trusted advisor to customers on cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support SharePoint Server, SharePoint Online, Exchange Server, and Exchange Online environments.
• Lead SharePoint and Exchange migrations , hybrid deployments, upgrades, and modernization projects.
• Manage Exchange Hybrid, mail flow, DAGs, SMTP routing, Azure AD Connect, and Hybrid Identity .
• Administer SharePoint architecture, authentication, governance, security, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement and support Microsoft 365 security, compliance, retention, DLP, EOP, and Defender for Office 365 .
• Troubleshoot complex SharePoint, Exchange, authentication, and Microsoft 365 issues.
• Deliver customer workshops, technical assessments, architecture reviews, and best-practice guidance.
• Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, and solution designs.

Required Skills

• SharePoint Server 2016/2019/SE, SharePoint Online
• Exchange Server 2016/2019/SE, Exchange Online, Exchange Hybrid
• Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect
• SharePoint Hybrid, Migration, Governance, Security & Disaster Recovery
• Mail Flow, DAGs, SMTP, Autodiscover, Transport Services
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365, EOP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
• Compliance, DLP, eDiscovery, Legal Hold, Retention Policies
• PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Exchange Admin Center, M365 Admin Center

Experience & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Microsoft Collaboration, Messaging, and Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Proven experience managing enterprise SharePoint and Exchange environments .
• Strong background in cloud transformation, M365 migrations, and hybrid deployments .
• Excellent troubleshooting, stakeholder management, documentation, and customer-facing skills.
• Microsoft certifications preferred (M365 Administrator Expert, Messaging, Identity, or Collaboration).

Mandatory Requirements

• UK Citizen
• Active SC Security Clearance (or eligible)
• Strong English communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements when required.