Senior M365 Architect

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Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead Microsoft 365 consulting and architecture projects for enterprise clients. Responsibilities include solution architecture, migration planning, hands-on implementation, pre-sales support, governance reviews, executive presentations, client stakeholder guidance, project leadership, and occasional escalation support. The role requires deep Microsoft 365 expertise, Azure experience, enterprise cloud migration knowledge, identity and security implementation skills, and the ability to modernize legacy infrastructure.
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Company Description

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.

As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer’s experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.

A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world’s largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by over 300,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our leadership in Global Dynamics 365 Field Service and Manufacturing is what truly sets us apart and enables us to maintain a strategic relationship with Microsoft.
 

Job Description

This role delivers technical architecture and consulting expertise to enterprise customers and prospects, allowing them to maximize their investment in Microsoft cloud technology. The ideal candidates will have experience leading projects in a customer-facing consulting role and proven success in implementing and supporting Microsoft 365 solutions. While this role is focused on Microsoft 365, some work with Azure may be required depending on project needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead M365 consulting projects, working directly with client stakeholders to align business needs to technology solutions.
  • Participate in pre-sales for M365 projects, including requirements gathering, client presentations, and estimates.
  • Create solution architectures, migration plans, and executive presentations on M365 Modern Workplace solutions.
  • Perform hands-on implementation work as part of consulting projects.
  • Provide project leadership to other team members, being responsible for the overall success and delivery of the solution.
  • Interface directly with client IT, business, and executive teams, providing guidance and support throughout projects.
  • Lead architecture reviews, governance boards, and design discussions with senior client stakeholders.
  • Occasional escalation support for managed services clients or other project teams

 

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in customer-facing, IT consulting roles in M365
  • 2+ years of experience in Azure. While this role is more focused on M365, a moderate level of Azure knowledge and experience is expected.
  • Experience with creating client-facing deliverables, including solution architectures, project documentation, and/or root cause analysis documents.
  • Experience in migrating enterprise-size clients to Microsoft 365 solutions, including evaluating and planning for end-user impact and approaches.
  • Some experience with secure, enterprise-scale Azure environments, with a focus on infrastructure, aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
  • Ability to evaluate and modernize legacy infrastructure for cloud migration (rehost, replatform, refactor patterns)
  • Deep expertise with the M365 suite including but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive for Business, and related services.
  • Hands-on experience with implementation or management of Entra ID (Azure AD), including MFA, Conditional Access Policies, and hybrid identity solutions (via Entra Connect sync)
  • Experience with Microsoft Security tools including but not limited to the Microsoft Defender Suite, Cloud App Security, Information Protection, Entra ID Identity Protection is a plus.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Governance and Compliance tools like Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, DLP policies, etc.
  • Occasional travel to client sites for pre-sales and project work is expected.

 

Additional Information

Base Salary Pay Range*: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD

*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

NOTE: WHILE THIS ROLE IS REMOTE, YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR ABLE TO WORK WITHIN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview 

In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:  

  • Bonus Plan 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage 
  • Life Insurance and Disability Programs 
  • Retirement Savings with Company Match  
  • Paid Time Off  
  • Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Beware of scams

Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [email protected] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests.  

All offers will originate from our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience in customer-facing information technology consulting roles focused on Microsoft 365
  • 2+ years of experience with Azure
  • Experience creating client-facing deliverables, including solution architectures, project documentation, or root cause analysis documents
  • Experience migrating enterprise-size clients to Microsoft 365 solutions, including evaluating and planning for end-user impacts
  • Experience with secure, enterprise-scale Azure environments focused on infrastructure and aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
  • Ability to evaluate and modernize legacy infrastructure using rehost, replatform, and refactor migration patterns
  • Deep expertise with Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business
  • Hands-on experience implementing or managing Microsoft Entra ID, including multi-factor authentication, Conditional Access Policies, and hybrid identity through Entra Connect Sync
  • Experience with Microsoft Security tools, including the Microsoft Defender suite, Cloud App Security, Information Protection, and Entra ID Identity Protection
  • Understanding of Microsoft governance and compliance tools, including Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, and data loss prevention policies
  • Ability to travel occasionally to client sites for pre-sales and project work
  • Must be a United States citizen or able to work in the United States without sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
768 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Hitachi Solutions is a global IT consulting and services firm. We are a 100% Microsoft platform focused organization, where people and customers are always our top priority. Hitachi Solutions' mission has always been “to contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products”. That statement of purpose works in tandem with that of Microsoft's mission which is “to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”’ Fostering customer evolution is our collective goal. Industry focused - our team of 3,500+ subject matter experts and professionals from across the globe, build forward thinking and sustainable business modernization solutions. Starting at concept 1 and iterating to an open-ended finish, we ensure that our resting foothold leaves our customers with a springboard platform to adapt, grow and thrive. Empowering those companies to flourish in the ever-changing competitive landscape, through Microsoft technology and business applications. Hitachi Solutions is part of Hitachi, Ltd. — one of the largest organizations in the entire world. We are fortunate to be a part of our parent company's rich history and extraordinary network of innovators. This internal circuitry allows us osmotic learning from over 850 companies that make up the Hitachi conglomerate, worldwide.

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