Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Messaging Architect (SharePoint + Exchange)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Collaboration & Messaging Architect with expertise in SharePoint, Exchange Hybrid, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID . The role focuses on designing, migrating, optimizing, and supporting enterprise collaboration and messaging platforms while acting as a trusted advisor to customers on cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support SharePoint Server, SharePoint Online, Exchange Server, and Exchange Online environments.
- Lead SharePoint and Exchange migrations , hybrid deployments, upgrades, and modernization projects.
- Manage Exchange Hybrid, mail flow, DAGs, SMTP routing, Azure AD Connect, and Hybrid Identity .
- Administer SharePoint architecture, authentication, governance, security, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Implement and support Microsoft 365 security, compliance, retention, DLP, EOP, and Defender for Office 365 .
- Troubleshoot complex SharePoint, Exchange, authentication, and Microsoft 365 issues.
- Deliver customer workshops, technical assessments, architecture reviews, and best-practice guidance.
- Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, and solution designs.
Required Skills
- SharePoint Server 2016/2019/SE, SharePoint Online
- Exchange Server 2016/2019/SE, Exchange Online, Exchange Hybrid
- Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect
- SharePoint Hybrid, Migration, Governance, Security & Disaster Recovery
- Mail Flow, DAGs, SMTP, Autodiscover, Transport Services
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365, EOP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
- Compliance, DLP, eDiscovery, Legal Hold, Retention Policies
- PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, Exchange Admin Center, M365 Admin Center
Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Microsoft Collaboration, Messaging, and Microsoft 365 technologies.
- Proven experience managing enterprise SharePoint and Exchange environments .
- Strong background in cloud transformation, M365 migrations, and hybrid deployments .
- Excellent troubleshooting, stakeholder management, documentation, and customer-facing skills.
- Microsoft certifications preferred (M365 Administrator Expert, Messaging, Identity, or Collaboration).
Mandatory Requirements
- UK Citizen
- Active SC Security Clearance (or eligible)
- Strong English communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel for customer engagements when required.
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