Microsoft 365 Platform - Solutions Architect

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solutions Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft 365 /Amazon AWS/Google platform to lead strategic initiatives, design robust architecture, and drive digital transformation for our organization. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Data Governance, Azure, Tenant Management, Licensing, Microsoft Defender, and Intune. This role requires a visionary leader who can align technology strategies with business objectives while ensuring security, scalability, and optimal performance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in IT, with 5+ years in a senior-level architecture role focused on Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Expertise solutioning Microsoft 365 services, including MS Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Expertise with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Email and endpoint management solutions.
• Experience with Generative AI technologies and their integration into business processes, as well as AI-driven automation to drive digital transformation across enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud architecture and tenant management.
• Strong understanding data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated experience providing enterprise-wide architecture, spanning cloud, security, networking, and application integrations.
• Demonstrated experience providing both high-level architectural strategy and practical technical leadership.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Design & Strategy

• Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices. Lead the integration and optimization of tools like MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Drive solutioning utilizing Power Platform to enhance collaboration and innovation. Incorporate Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents, and Generative AI solutions into workflows to increase productivity and automate processes.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations and collaborate with stakeholders to implement secure data handling practices leveraging Azure Data Services and Microsoft Defender for risk mitigation.

Azure & Tenant Management

• Manage Azure tenant, focusing on hybrid cloud, multi-tenant setups, and scalable infrastructure. Guide migrations, consolidations, and license optimizations.

Power Platform Enablement

• Develop solutions using PowerApps, Power BI, and Power Automate for custom business applications and reports, while supporting citizen developers and ensuring governance and security compliance.

Licensing & Cost Optimization

• Assess licensing needs for optimal allocation, cost management, and compliance with Microsoft agreements while offering model recommendations, usage analytics, and renewal strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Advise business and IT leaders on connecting technical capabilities with business requirements, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers and developers.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$141,200.00 - [[$204,650.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.