About Doherty Associates
Doherty Associates (DA) has delivered high-quality IT solutions for over 35 years to world renowned, international clients. We provide a broad range of consulting and managed services to a loyal and growing client base, specialising in risk focused sectors such as private equity and legal, where security, resilience, and service quality are paramount.
We are a highly accredited Microsoft partner, holding five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, alongside ISO27001, ISO9001, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. And operate a multi-geographic, 24/7 support service.
Our customers rely on us for specialist expertise and innovation across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, modern workplace, data and BI, cyber security, governance, and compliance. We have built a strong reputation for keeping our promises and delivering consistently high-quality outcomes.
About the Role
This is a senior technical consultant role, ideal for a professional with experience leading organisations through transformation and the adoption of Microsoft 365 solutions.
You will act as the technical authority in the discipline therefore, you will need to demonstrate a deep expertise in designing and implementing collaboration solutions using SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and related ecosystems. Copilot is becoming a key driver for uptake within the M365 environment, and you will be expected to use and understand how it fits into the platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of solutions using Microsoft technologies, including EntraID, Intune and M365 products.
- Work closely with DA customers to understand their business goals, challenges, and requirements, and provide strategic guidance and best practices on how to leverage Microsoft 365 to achieve them.
- Conduct workshops, assessments, and demos to highlight the value and capabilities of Microsoft 365 collaboration tools and help customers envision their future state.
- Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and scoping to testing and deployment, ensuring quality and timely delivery of solutions.
- Stay updated on the latest trends, features, and updates of Microsoft 365, and share your knowledge and insights with the team and the community.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level consultants. Act as a technical escalation point.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Related Microsoft 365 Certifications
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying and supporting Microsoft 365 for external customers
- Experience working with multiple customers while managing own workload, priorities and stakeholders
- A track record of leading M365 projects end to end, from discovery and design through build, deployment and handover
- Identity and access: Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity (Entra Connect / Cloud Sync), Conditional Access, MFA and passwordless, PIM and identity governance.
- Endpoint management: Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, compliance and configuration policies, and app deployment.
- Mobile device and application management:
- Designing and deploying Intune MDM and MAM for iOS/iPadOS and Android, for both corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
- Apple Business Manager (Automated Device Enrolment, Apps and Books/VPP) and Android Enterprise (fully managed, work profile and dedicated/kiosk).
- App protection policies for MAM without enrolment, and app configuration policies.
- PowerShell and Microsoft Graph for automating configuration, reporting and bulk changes.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Configuration Manager
- Experience of writing clear, high-quality documentation: high and low-level designs, as-built documents, runbooks and handover packs.
- Ability to communicate with confidence at all levels (from end users to IT managers and C-suite stakeholders).
- Experience supporting pre-sales by scoping work, estimating effort and contributing to statements of work.
Professional Attributes
- A professional, consultative individual with strong senior influencing skills
- Highly analytical and detail oriented, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges
- Collaborative and supportive, with a genuine commitment to mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Curious, proactive, and motivated to stay ahead of Azure innovation and best practice
- Patient and willing to coach and share knowledge with others
- Resilient
What we offer in return
- Basic salary plus performance bonus
- 34 days of annual leave (incl. 8 UK bank holidays and a day off on your birthday)
- Microsoft incentives
- Enhanced family-friendly benefit schemes including company sick pay
- Sponsored training and development and where applicable to the role, a technical exams incentive scheme
- Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Income protection and life insurance
- Company Pension scheme
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Senior M365 Consultant in London employer: Doherty Associates
Doherty Associates is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, particularly for those starting their careers in cyber security. With a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous learning, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, generous annual leave, and a range of family-friendly benefits, all while working in a dynamic office environment that values innovation and quality service delivery.
