Microsoft 365 Architect

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Architect with a strong background in enterprise architecture and Open Group Certification (e.g., TOGAF Level 1/2) to lead the design, implementation, and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions. This role involves acting as a strategic advisor for cloud productivity, collaboration, and modern workplace transformations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, security, and compliance frameworks. As the Lead Architect for Microsoft 365 migration, you will deliver design, advisory, and architecture services across the entire Microsoft 365 platform for leading banking institutions in Malaysia. You will engage with C-suite executives, technology leaders, and project teams to define secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that meet business requirements and regulatory obligations. Your responsibilities span strategy, architecture, implementation, and long-term roadmap development.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Architecture: Lead the strategic architecture and design of Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring alignment with banking industry goals, high availability, and regulatory requirements.
• Define Roadmaps: Create multiyear Microsoft 365 adoption roadmaps covering Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Intune, Defender, Purview, and third-party integrations.
• Develop Standards: Establish enterprise architecture standards, reference architectures, and governance models supporting secure cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives.
• Security & Compliance: Architect robust security and compliance solutions across Microsoft 365 E5 services with a focus on regulated banking environments.
• Technical Leadership: Lead enterprise-scale migration programs from on-premises and legacy systems to Microsoft 365, including tenant-to-tenant migrations and hybrid deployments.
• Advisory & Collaboration: Serve as the primary architectural advisor to customer stakeholders, facilitating workshops and translating complex technical topics into clear business language.

Qualifications

• Education: Must possess relevant degrees or certifications in IT or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and IT strategy.
  • At least 5 years leading Microsoft 365 migrations in large banking or financial services environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online/On-Premises, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune).
  • Strong understanding of ITIL-based service management and related processes.
• Certifications:
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS100/MS101).
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.
  • Additional certifications such as Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) are preferable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in integrating third-party solutions and hybrid cloud architectures within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Proficiency in additional languages, such as Bahasa Malaysia.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience, with a focus on enterprise architecture in the banking or financial services sector. Proven track record with large-scale Microsoft 365 migrations.

Environment

This role is based at the India Client Innovation Center (CIC) and primarily supports banking clients in Malaysia. You will frequently collaborate with Malaysian stakeholders, requiring occasional travel to customer sites in Kuala Lumpur or other regions. Flexible work arrangements are available, but candidates should be comfortable working across time zones and cultures.

Salary

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Benefits

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