Microsoft 365 Cloud Tech Lead

Job Description

Microsoft 365 Cloud Technical Lead

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Location: Chicago, IL

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Level: Senior / Lead

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Industry: Financial Services

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We are partnering with a leading global financial services organization seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Cloud Technical Lead to help own and evolve its global Microsoft 365 environment.

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This is a highly hands-on technical leadership position combining architecture, engineering, automation, and platform ownership . The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence technical direction while remaining directly involved in designing and implementing solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead architecture and engineering across the global Microsoft 365 platform
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• Design and support SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, and Intune
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• Own Exchange Online mail flow, routing, and hybrid environments
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• Design identity, authentication, Conditional Access, and access management solutions
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• Manage mobile device access across iOS and Android environments
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• Design and support Azure services underlying the Microsoft 365 environment
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• Build automation and self-healing solutions using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
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• Improve monitoring and observability using Log Analytics and KQL
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• Lead technical initiatives from initial architecture through implementation and global rollout
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• Reduce legacy and hybrid complexity while improving platform reliability and scalability
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Ideal Background

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• 7+ years of Microsoft 365 engineering or architecture experience within large enterprise environments
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• Deep hands-on experience with SharePoint Online and Exchange Online
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• Strong Entra ID / Azure AD architecture experience
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• Strong PowerShell automation skills
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• Experience with Microsoft Intune / MDM
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• Hands-on Azure infrastructure experience
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• Exposure to Microsoft Graph, Terraform, GitHub/IaC, Log Analytics, and KQL
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• Experience designing and simplifying complex or hybrid Microsoft environments
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• Ability to operate as both a technical architect and hands-on engineer
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• Comfortable owning large technical initiatives with minimal oversight
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Experience within financial services, trading, large-scale technology environments, or other organizations where platform availability is business-critical would be highly valuable.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Microsoft 365 professional looking for significant technical ownership and architectural influence within a complex global environment.