Remote Microsoft Cloud Architect (M365 & Azure)

**Requisition Number: 105701** **Remote Microsoft Cloud Architect (M365 & Azure)** **Location:** Remote (U.S.) **Due to the nature of our client, proof of US citizenship is required.** **Position Type:** Direct/Fulltime Hire **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CST or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST **\*\*Please Note\*\*** This role requires flexibility and availability to serve as a key point of contact during Microsoft service outages, major incidents, and other critical operational events, including occasional after-hours support when needed. **Salary:** Up to $165,000 annually, depending on experience, plus full benefits **Position Summary** Insight Enterprises is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, identity, messaging, and collaboration technologies. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud solutions while driving modernization, automation, governance, and operational excellence across customer environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading Microsoft cloud initiatives, serving as a technical escalation resource, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineering teams. This individual will play a critical role in solution architecture, technical strategy, cloud transformation projects, and ongoing operational support. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect, design, implement, and support enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions utilizing Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Entra ID. - Lead cloud migration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives for enterprise customers. - Serve as the technical owner for collaboration, productivity, messaging, identity, and cloud infrastructure services. - Develop and maintain governance, security, compliance, and operational standards aligned with industry best practices. - Drive automation initiatives utilizing PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Automation, Terraform, and DevOps methodologies. - Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex incidents, performance issues, and solution challenges. - Lead root cause analysis efforts and continuous improvement initiatives to improve service delivery and operational maturity. - Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams. - Facilitate customer workshops, architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and executive-level discussions. - Support presales activities, solution development, project scoping, effort estimation, and technical proposal creation. - Evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies and develop strategic roadmaps that align with business and customer objectives. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful design, deployment, and support of cloud solutions. **Required Qualifications** - 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft cloud technologies within enterprise environments. - Advanced expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, including: - Exchange Online - Microsoft Teams - SharePoint Online - OneDrive for Business - Entra ID (Azure AD) - Power Platform - Strong experience with PowerShell scripting, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud governance. - Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives. - Strong understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and governance solutions. - Experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or senior escalation resource for complex cloud environments. - Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders. - Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise Microsoft 365 environments. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience working within managed services, consulting, or professional…