[Hiring] Consultant, M365 Architect @Development InfoStructure

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Consultant, M365 Architect is responsible for supporting enterprise-level architectural design, planning, and implementation across the IRS Microsoft 365 environment. This position contributes to PWS Task 7 by ensuring alignment between technical solutions, platform architecture standards, governance frameworks, and operational requirements. • Assist in the design of enterprise-level configurations for SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and related Microsoft 365 services. • Support development of architectural standards for Power Platform environments, pipelines, Dataverse, connectors, and APIs. • Participate in developing technical strategies for governance, data retention, compliance, and environment management. • Support the Lead Engineer in evaluating and recommending architectural improvements. • Assist with integration of M365 workloads into Azure AD/Entra ID, including identity flows, access models, and application authentication. • Support configuration and optimization of tenant services including backup, lifecycle, and capacity planning. • Assist in configuring and optimizing OneDrive tenant-level settings and synchronization features. • Support technical integration efforts with AvePoint Online Services and other enterprise tools. • Assist with resolving Priority 1–4 IRWorks incident and task tickets related to architecture or configuration issues. • Support monitoring of performance, limitations, and usage trends within Power Platform, SharePoint, and other M365 workloads. • Support technical evaluation of new M365 features and capabilities for enterprise applicability. • Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, configuration documentation, and design standards. • Assist in creating governance materials including operating procedures, standards, and technical guidance. • Ensure all documentation meets IRS Section 508 accessibility requirements and PMO formatting standards. • Support traceability and alignment of architectural decisions with the PWS and IRS governance baselines. • Provide technical inputs for bi-weekly status reports covering architecture deliverables, risks, and accomplishments. • Participate in PMO technical meetings, risk discussions, and architecture reviews. • Collaborate with developers, technical consultants, QA analysts, and security specialists to ensure solution consistency. • Support development of architecture-related portions of Transition-In documentation including plans, diagrams, and governance artifacts. • Contribute to Transition-Out materials including design inventories, SOPs, knowledge transfer content, and architecture summaries. Qualifications • 7+ years experience in IT systems architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise application design. • 4+ years experience supporting Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, or Exchange Online. • Experience designing or maintaining Power Platform environments, Dataverse structures, and enterprise pipelines. • Experience supporting Azure AD/Entra ID identity-based integrations. • Strong understanding of M365 capabilities, architecture, and configuration patterns. • Experience with SharePoint Online architecture, site collections, and content organization. • Experience with Teams and Exchange Online configuration and service integration. • Experience analyzing performance metrics and optimizing M365 workloads. • Familiarity with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and modern authentication patterns. • Understanding of M365 security, compliance, connectors, and governance. Education Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical field. • Equivalent experience may be considered where appropriate. Certification Requirements • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Preferred Certifications • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect • Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate • ITIL 4 Foundation Salary Range $130,000 to $160,000 Experience Requirements Manager/Supervisor Apply tot his job