[Preferred onsite in Round Rock (Will be reviewed first), then preferred onsite in Hopkinton (Will be reviewed second), last preference, remote-will be reviewed last.]
Here is a brief job description:
The Office 365 Solution Architect is responsible for assessment, planning, design, testing, and technical documentation for the implementation, support, and migration of enterprise messaging, and collaboration toolsets to Office 365 for Dell. This person will have experience migrating from Exchange and other email platforms to O365 including hybrid environments. A strong understanding of O365, Active Directory security concepts, and proven experience in architecting and implementing migrations strategies. Proficiency in PowerShell, automation, optimization and security of client computing environments for O365 services is also required. Azure Active Directory and AAD connector experience is key. This position requires excellent written, verbal and influencing communication skills and an ability to work closely with other engineers and administrators to drive decisions and implement actions.
Responsibilities:
Understand and assess existing client messaging and collaboration toolsets
Design and plan large scale migrations to O365
Document existing and future state architecture with functional requirements and specifications
Design configuration of servers and client computing devices as required
Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects
Solve complex deployment problems with many variables.
Prerequisites:
Understands Office 365 products including Exchange, SharePoint, on premise, online and hybrid
Understands Microsoft MDM tools - Intune, Azure Identity and Rights Management, Enterprise Mobility Suite
Understands Exchange 2013/16 features, migration, and related concepts
Experience migrating medium and large enterprise clients to Office 365
Working knowledge of Active Direction in migration scenarios
Extracts requirements from business and understands technical and business impact of those requirements. Validates requirements, prototyping and functionality design and oversees creation and quality of proposals that address current and evolving client requirements. Provides issue resolution as point of contact for technical questions; leads code reviews, testing processes, and certification of software; facilitates client and internal meetings; presents architecture and design solutions. Manages large team engagement. Defines deliverables for SOW and engagement team. Supervises multiple teams and projects and provides career counseling for multiple consulting professionals. Plans implementations and advances strategies for new initiatives. Projects practice area revenue targets, chargeability and other aspects. Provides part time SME support to other projects in addition to current ones. Proven experience in successfully managing all aspects of projects, including delivery margin, project planning, SOW adherence, with multiple workstream and customer interface. Actively drives technology solutions and prepares compelling propositions within senior client environment. Awareness of stakeholders and ability to influence outcomes. Ability to effectively support business development and deliver at the same time. Understands that travel may be required for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
YOE: 15 plus years Must Haves: 1. Azure (identity)-2-3 years of high end entity projects 2. O365 3.Migrations to cloud
Minimum of 5+ years designing and implementing solutions involving three or more of the following:
o Strong O365/Azure Security experience (Proxy, CA, MFA, AIP etc..)
o Office 365 planning and migration including Exchange, SharePoint, Lync
o Azure & Azure AD design, development, networking, integration
o Large scale (50,000+ mailbox) Exchange design/migration
o 3rd party email solutions to Exchange in the areas of Security, hybrid email
o Active Directory architecture, engineering, support, migration
o Windows 10 image design, deployment in the areas of Azure HDJ and connectivity
o Strong SharePoint experience (O365 & On-Prem)
Strong cloud and on premise networking skills, including WAN/VPN
Strong PowerShell experience, and ability to understand other scripting languages
Express difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Write clear, logical reports, and instructions
Works independently on assigned projects
Work effectively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, users, project consultants and vendors
Meet established/agreed priorities and schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Certification in relevant areas preferred
Mohammed Abdul
APN Software Services, Inc .
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 385, Newark, CA 94560 .
Direct: 510.623.5049
Ph.: 510-623-5050 Ext. 107 | Fax: 510.623.5055 | Email:
abdul@apninc.com