Position Details
BITSUMMIT is hiring a Microsoft 365 Architect to lead the design, governance, and delivery of modern workplace solutions. The Microsoft 365 platform has changed substantially over the past few years, so we are focused on what you can do with it today rather than how long your resume runs.
You will work across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Viva, Power Platform, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Defender, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. You will work with executives, IT leadership, and our delivery teams to set strategy, guide implementation, and drive adoption.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical lead for Microsoft 365 architecture, design, and delivery across enterprise clients.
- Design secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Guide identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Define security and compliance strategies using Microsoft Purview, covering Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, retention, insider risk, and eDiscovery.
- Architect and govern Microsoft Teams deployments, including lifecycle management, governance, secure external sharing, and voice/telephony integration.
- Lead migrations from on-premises or legacy systems into Microsoft 365, with coexistence strategies that keep business disruption to a minimum.
- Implement Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager for device compliance, mobile application protection, and secure BYOD tied to Conditional Access.
- Deploy Microsoft Defender (Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps) to strengthen tenant security and support Zero Trust.
- Build automation with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and Power Automate to standardize configuration and enforce governance.
- Define licensing and cost optimization strategies that keep users productive without overspending.
- Translate business and regulatory requirements into Microsoft 365 solutions for executive stakeholders.
- Mentor technical teams, run workshops, and lead knowledge transfer so clients can sustain what we build.
- Contribute to practice growth through reusable frameworks, accelerators, and adoption playbooks.
Requirements
We hire on demonstrated skill. You should bring:
- Hands-on depth across the current Microsoft 365 stack: Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Viva, and Power Platform.
- Practical experience with Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Zero Trust.
- Working knowledge of Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, insider risk, eDiscovery) and the Defender suite.
- Automation skills with PowerShell, Graph API, and PnP.
- Experience with migrations or tenant transformations, or the technical reasoning to plan one.
- Clear communication with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- A habit of keeping up with the platform as it changes.
We welcome candidates from non-traditional paths. If you can do the work, the number of years behind you is not a barrier.
Case Study (One-Page Response)
Scenario: A multinational client has adopted Microsoft 365 but faces three challenges:
- Sensitive financial data in SharePoint and OneDrive is being overshared.
- Business leaders want to enable Copilot quickly, but compliance teams are concerned about data exposure.
- External contractors need Teams access, but security insists on strict controls.
Your task:
- Architect Entra ID access controls (MFA, Conditional Access, PIM) to secure identities.
- Recommend Purview and Defender capabilities that protect sensitive data without slowing people down.
- Outline how you would roll out Copilot responsibly, balancing business demand with governance.
- Propose an approach for secure external collaboration in Teams that satisfies productivity and compliance.
Submit your case study response using the Case study field in the application form on this page.
What We Offer
- Hybrid Work: Oakville, ON, with onsite support as required.
- Professional Development: Certification sponsorship and funded training.
- Enterprise Projects: Microsoft 365 transformation and modernization at scale.
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Hiring Process
We believe finding the right talent is key to our success. At BITSUMMIT, our hiring process is designed to give every candidate a smooth, transparent experience focused on skill, passion, and cultural fit. Here's how it works:
- Initial Application Review Our recruitment team reviews your resume, qualifications, and any requested case study, and checks your references to see how your experience aligns with the role.
- First Interview A conversation with our hiring manager to learn about your background, interests, and how you can contribute to BITSUMMIT.
- Technical Interview A role-relevant discussion or assessment so we can understand how you approach real problems.
- Meeting the Team If you are moving forward, you will meet our leadership and project teams to make sure we are the right fit for each other.
- Background Check A standard background check completes the process before any offer is finalized.
Ready to apply? Use the application form on this page.
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