Job description
Microsoft 365 Architect
Position Summary
The Microsoft 365 Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the enterprise Microsoft 365 platform strategy. This role serves as the technical lead for Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Power Platform, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Copilot.
The Architect partners with Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital workplace solutions that improve productivity, collaboration, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
Define and maintain the Microsoft 365 architecture roadmap aligned with business and technology objectives.
Develop standards, reference architectures, and governance models for Microsoft 365 services.
Evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Lead architecture reviews and provide guidance for enterprise initiatives leveraging Microsoft 365 capabilities.
Function as the level 3 support in case of high priority/escalated incidents
Platform Engineering & Administration
Design and oversee Microsoft 365 environments, including:
Entra ID (Azure AD)
Exchange Online
Teams
SharePoint Online
OneDrive
Power Platform
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Purview
Drive tenant optimization, licensing strategy, and platform modernization initiatives.
Ensure scalability, performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Security, Risk & Compliance
Partner with Security and GRC teams to implement security controls and compliance requirements.
Design data protection, and governance solutions for M365 tenant across workloads.
Assist with security events and incident response activities where Microsoft 365 services, identities, data, logs, or security tooling are relevant.
Analyze over-provisioned/over-shared components (sites/channels etc) and work with team to reduce exposure
AI & Copilot Enablement
Lead architecture and deployment strategies for Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity solutions.
Support AI enablement team to establish governance frameworks for AI use, data access, security, and compliance.
Partner with business leaders to enable use case implementation using M365 technology stack
Collaboration & Productivity
Improve employee experience through modern collaboration technologies.
Drive adoption of Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 capabilities, emerging Microsoft technologies, and available license entitlements to ensure the organization realizes maximum value from existing investments.
Partner with stakeholders to optimize workflows and business processes.
Enable self-service and automation using Power Platform solutions.
Collaborate with Operating Companies to ensure user migration across tenants during Merger & Acquisition & Divestiture
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Microsoft account teams, system integrators, and managed service providers.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and administrators.
Present architecture recommendations and investment strategies to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of enterprise Microsoft technologies experience.
8+ years of hands-on experience in managing Microsoft 365 tenant including architecture
Hands on expertise in:
Microsoft 365
Entra ID
Teams
SharePoint Online
Exchange Online
Power Platform
Purview
Defender
Experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles.
Experience with identity and access management, security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and tenant consolidations.
Knowledge of scripting and automation using PowerShell.
Critical Success Metrics
Microsoft 365 platform availability and reliability
Secure score improvements
Reduction in collaboration and productivity tool sprawl
Copilot adoption and value realization
Compliance and audit performance
User satisfaction and productivity improvements
Reduction in identity and access risk
Automation and operational efficiency gains
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinking and enterprise vision
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem-solving and innovation
Risk-based decision making
Customer-focused mindset
Ability to influence without authority
Why this role matters: This position owns the digital workplace foundation used by every employee, ensuring Microsoft 365 remains secure, compliant, resilient, and ready to support future capabilities such as AI, Copilot, advanced collaboration, and enterprise automation.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 160,100.00 - 297,800.00
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.