M365 Senior Technical Architect

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Job description

M365 Senior Technical Architect

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solution we implement best in class solutions for Microsoft Azure, M365, ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Azure and Dynamics range of products which enables us to deliver powerful, adaptable cloud solutions. Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application.

The Role:

The M365 Technical Architect is responsible for delivering and implementing M365 solutions for our customers. The M365 Technical Architect will design and deploy M365 solutions and will be comfortable presenting these solutions to clients in workshops and demonstrations. The Technical Architect will manage the end-to-end delivery working with other Architects and Consultants to ensure our projects are delivered with time and quality a key objective. The Technical Architect will mentor junior members of the team and encourage a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating architectural designs based on customer requirements.
• Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect's cloud adoption needs.
• Presenting designs and solutions to clients.
• Delivering M365 solutions and work with delivery teams to ensure architectural governance is maintained.
• Drive innovation by developing code base and automated deployments.
• Work on proposals and RFI's alongside the sales and pre-sales teams.

Core Technical Knowledge Required:

• Ideally a background in on premises infrastructure, virtualisation technologies or applications.
• Solid experience in M365 Architecture and Identity.
• Solid experience in Teams deployment, apps, security and governance.
• Solid experience in Teams configuration including meeting rooms and voice.
• Solid M365 tenant configuration, setup and security.
• Migration experience from Skype for Business to Teams.
• Experience with Intune and Conditional Access technology.
• Good knowledge of the productivity stack within M365.

Desirable Technical Skills:

Azure Infrastructure

• The Person should have 6+ years in M365 Architecture and delivery:
• Experienced M365 architect with delivery of Microsoft infrastructure (cloud & on-premises) background.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and manage a range of relationships in a complex environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening): an ability to present information concisely, to communicate in a manner applicable to all levels.
• Able to produce high quality and professional presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology and style.
• Flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion.