O365 Solutions Architect (Temporary)
About The Position
Do you enjoy designing and supporting O365 solutions? The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is seeking an experienced O365 Solutions Architect to join our team for a temporary position starting February 23 and ending April 30, 2026. Overview of Duties The O365 Solutions Architect designs, optimizes, and supports secure, scalable O365 solutions aligned with organizational goals, governance standards, and best practices. The major responsibilities and duties include the following: Design, evaluate, and optimize Microsoft 365 (O365) architecture to meet business and security requirements. Provide configuration guidance for core services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams. Assess current O365 configurations and recommend improvements for performance, security, governance, and usability. Support migrations, integrations, or configuration changes related to O365 workloads. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation recommendations. Troubleshoot complex O365 issues and provide expert-level resolution guidance. Advise on licensing strategy, feature adoption, and roadmap planning. This position uses strong technical depth, architectural vision, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to achieve deliverables.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an O365 / Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect or senior-level administrator.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Experience with identity management, security, compliance, and governance within O365.
- Solid understanding of PowerShell for administration and automation.
- Demonstrated ability to design scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a temporary assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience supporting regulated or enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, data loss prevention (DLP), and information protection.
Responsibilities
- Design, evaluate, and optimize Microsoft 365 (O365) architecture to meet business and security requirements.
- Provide configuration guidance for core services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Assess current O365 configurations and recommend improvements for performance, security, governance, and usability.
- Support migrations, integrations, or configuration changes related to O365 workloads.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation recommendations.
- Troubleshoot complex O365 issues and provide expert-level resolution guidance.
- Advise on licensing strategy, feature adoption, and roadmap planning.
Benefits
- Employer subsidized health insurance plan.
- Earn 4 hours of sick leave per pay period (two weeks).
- Hybrid telework schedule may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
