m365 architect

Job Description

• Candidate will be instrumental in for building capability for Microsoft Exchange / O365 messaging solutions and related infrastructure, including identifying and building the required skills for Exchange and O365 (Exchange Online, Skype for Business/Lync, One drive)


• Candidate will be instrumental in developing best practices around
  
  
  
  • Messaging (Microsoft Exchange / O365) design, migration & management Frameworks
  
  
  • Reference architectures
  
  
  • Migration & Deployment Strategy
  
  
  • Management /Operations Model
  
  
  
  


• Candidate will collaborate with other functional and technical teams to ensure all solutions are appropriately architected, engineered, tested, & deployed


• Candidate will architect Messaging Infrastructure solutions for on premise / O365 / Hybrid environment based on a range of technologies and leading products


• Candidate will work on cutting-edge projects in a highly technical, dynamic, and fast-paced organization; as well as be able to discuss, recommend, and defend approaches to complex problems based on prior experience


• Candidate will help identify area of automation to increase efficiency and optimize the delivery costs, provide recommendation and work closely with automation team to build the solution


• Candidate will have a foundation in competing and complementary technologies and be able to demonstrate a proficiency and/or knowledge of the following:
  
  
  
  • AD/ADFS,
  
  
  • Azure Cloud services / Amazon Cloud Services
  
  
  • DNS, Proxy,
  
  
  • Endpoint security, Gateway security
  
  
  • Enterprise file and storage services
  
  
  • Migration tools
  
  
  • SharePoint
  
  
  • Voice Network (Cisco / Avaya) deployment and management
  
  
  
  


• Candidate will be proficient in translating business requirements into technical architectures/solutions.


• Candidate will create white papers/point of view / blogs and publish periodically


• Candidate will participate with sales/presales team during customer calls and meeting


• Assess the email infrastructure management service delivery operations for existing customers,

Skills Required:

• Technical:

• Deep understanding of Microsoft Exchange Messaging technology and service ecosystem


• Technical domain expertise in
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 / 2013 / 2016
  
  
  • O365 (Exchange / Skype for Business / One drive)
  
  
  • Active Directory
  
  
  • Cisco / Avaya voice infrastructure
  
  
  
  


• Working knowledge in Messaging infrastructure consulting, design, deployment, migration and management in an enterprise environment.


• Working knowledge in protecting email infrastructure and messages using various security products / solutions(Firewall, Anti-Virus/malware, Threat protection, DLP, Content protection)


• Working knowledge in customizing / automating migration/management tasks using VB / Windows PowerShell Scripts.


• Experience in rollout and management of mobile device polices and active sync / good / blackberry servers infrastructure

• Non-Technical

• Ability conceptualize solutions and communicate them effectively to internal teams and customers


• Ability to be concise, articulate, and assertive in all forms of communication


• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills


• Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a group of senior technical / management teams


• Ability to deal with partners and peers located worldwide


• Preferred skills - Exposure to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) operations and management.

Preferred Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor s / Master s degree in engineering from leading institutes


• Work experience with enterprise customers / leading service providing organization, specially having design and deployment experience


• 10+ years of work experience in Defining, Designing, Implementing, Transitioning, Auditing & Managing Messaging infrastructure Operations, Implementing Best Practices


• 3+ years of work experience translating business and functional requirements into technical architectures


• 14+ years of overall work experience in the area of IT infrastructure


• Should have the following Microsoft product certifications at a minimum level.
  
  
  
  • Managing O365 identities and requirements (course no# 346)
  
  
  • Enabling O365 services (course no# 347)
  
  
  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013 (course no# 336)
  
  
  • Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (course no# 342)
  
  
  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (course no# 341)
  
  
  
  


• Should have worked / associated in at least 5 Exchange / O365 design & deployment projects as solution architect for enterprises with a size of >20000 users and has Multi Geo / Multi countries sites.


• As a solution architect should have been involved and lead the projects in assessment, solution design, POC, deployment, migration and stabilization phases.


• Should have lead/managed the team of 4-5 consultants/architects and mentored/supported them in solution design & deployment projects.


• Should possess good documentation and presentation skills.