Microsoft 365 Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer / Architect (Contract)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite – Downtown Houston)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Job Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer / Architect to lead enterprise Microsoft 365 initiatives for our client. This is a hands-on engineering and architecture role responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft 365 solutions while leading large-scale migration and transformation projects.

This is not a traditional Microsoft 365 Administrator position. The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading enterprise Microsoft 365 architecture, migrations, and modernization initiatives across the full Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Microsoft 365 migration projects, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive
• Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft 365 architecture and enterprise solutions
• Lead tenant-to-tenant and large-scale Microsoft 365 migration initiatives
• Serve as the technical lead for Microsoft 365 implementations, upgrades, and transformation projects
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity management, SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access
• Configure and support Microsoft Defender, DLP, eDiscovery, Insider Risk, and compliance solutions
• Integrate Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager for device management and security
• Implement automation using PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API
• Support Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 deployment, governance, licensing, and adoption
• Provide Tier III technical support and resolve complex Microsoft 365 issues
• Evaluate new Microsoft technologies and contribute to the organization's Microsoft 365 roadmap

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise Microsoft 365 engineering experience
• Experience leading enterprise Microsoft 365 migration or transformation projects
• Experience designing Microsoft 365 architecture and enterprise solutions
• Expertise with:
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Exchange Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint Online
  • OneDrive
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Experience with identity federation, SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access
• Experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 licensing and service administration
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity certifications
• Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• Okta integrations
• Zero Trust architecture
• Microsoft Graph API
• Experience with Microsoft AI and Copilot enablement

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a senior Microsoft 365 Engineer or Architect who has successfully led enterprise Microsoft 365 migrations and modernization initiatives. You should possess deep technical expertise across the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem and be comfortable driving architecture decisions, implementing secure solutions, and leading complex transformation projects from planning through execution.

If your experience is centered primarily on Microsoft 365 administration or operational support, this role may not be the best fit. We are looking for someone who has led enterprise implementations and delivered large-scale Microsoft 365 solutions.