Company Overview:
Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.
Job Summary:
The Senior Project Consultant – Microsoft Ecosystem is a customer‑facing technical leader responsible for delivering complex
Microsoft infrastructure, identity, security, and modernization projects for mid‑market and enterprise clients.
This role blends hands-on technical expertise with consultative delivery, guiding customers through the assessment, design, and implementation of Microsoft solutions across on‑premises, hybrid, and Azure/Microsoft 365 environments.
The consultant serves as a trusted advisor, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with Microsoft best practices, Zero Trust principles, and long‑term modernization strategies. Most engagements are delivered remotely, with occasional onsite travel for project kickoffs, critical milestones, or customer workshops.
Core Responsibilities:
Microsoft Identity & Directory Services
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design, assessment, remediation, and migrations
- AD health checks, security hardening, and tiered administration models
- Hybrid identity implementations (Entra ID Connect / Cloud Sync)
- MFA, Conditional Access, and identity governance concepts
Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure
- Azure architecture aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
- Azure networking design and implementation:
- Azure Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute (conceptual)
- Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, routing
- Azure IaaS and hybrid workloads
- Azure Stack HCI and hybrid server scenarios (preferred)
Microsoft 365 & Collaboration
- Microsoft 365 tenant architecture and core services
- Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange (all supported versions)
- Messaging migrations (Exchange, Google Workspace, third‑party platforms)
- SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and collaboration governance
- Tenant‑to‑tenant migrations (M&A scenarios)
Endpoint & Systems Management
- Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM)
- Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
- Co‑management (MECM + Intune)
- Windows client deployment and management strategies
Security, Compliance & Monitoring
- Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps)
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) – deployment and operational concepts
- Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Compliance)
- Security baselines, hardening, and threat detection
Migration & Tooling Experience
- Migration tools such as:
- BitTitan MigrationWiz
- Quest On Demand Migration (AD, M365)
- Other Microsoft‑aligned migration utilities
- On‑premises to cloud and hybrid migration projects:
- Identity
- Messaging
- Data and collaboration workloads
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver projects aligned to approved Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring scope, schedule, and quality objectives are met
- Lead technical execution across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud Microsoft solutions
- Follow established project delivery and quality methodologies
- Participate in customer kickoff meetings, technical workshops, and solution reviews
- Actively manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when required
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges during implementation
- Identify scope risks and support change management discussions
- Maintain accurate project documentation and technical deliverables
- Provide regular project status updates to Project Managers and leadership
- Enter project activities, service tickets, time reporting, and expenses accurately and on time
- Support internal collaboration with Sales, Architecture, and Managed Services teams
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Microsoft On‑Premises Infrastructure (AD, Windows Server, Exchange, Hyper‑V)
- Hybrid Identity & Security (AD ↔ Entra ID integration)
- Microsoft 365 & Azure Platform Services
- Security, Compliance, and Threat Protection
- Infrastructure Modernization & Migrations
How will you stand out?
- Microsoft Certifications (any combination preferred):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑700, AZ‑500
- SC‑300, SC‑100
Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Microsoft On-Premises Infrastructure experience
- Hybrid Identity & Security knowledge
- Microsoft 365 & Azure Platform Services expertise
- Experience in Security, Compliance, and Threat Protection
- Infrastructure Modernization & Migrations knowledge
- Microsoft Certifications (preferred)
What We Do
Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.
