Overview

M365 Architect/Engineers x 2

+ 6-9 month initial contracts

+ Up to 615 per day Inside IR35

+ Hybrid working from Berkshire or Yorkshire

+ SC Cleared role

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, covering Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and security/compliance features.
• Act as a technical authority for M365, shaping strategy and standards.
• Lead and deliver migrations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., Exchange, SharePoint, Teams voice).
• Provide escalation-level support for complex incidents and performance issues.
• Develop governance, compliance, and security policies aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
• Automate administration and deployment tasks using PowerShell and modern management tools.
• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and best practice guides.
• Work closely with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure a cohesive approach.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance - mandatory.
• Proven experience delivering and supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Intune.
• Deep understanding of Azure AD, identity and access management, and hybrid configurations.
• Experience designing and implementing governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on ability with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business discussions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with the Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Exposure to Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365).
• Voice/telephony integration with Teams.
• Previous work in high-security or government environments.