m365 architect

Introduction
This role sits within Avanade's Modern Workplace Engineering Practice, which focuses on modernizing and extending the workplace technology ecosystem. We help our clients protect against evolving threats, empower new ways of working, and unlock greater business value through the Microsoft ecosystem.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of work, driving workplace transformation at scale, and helping clients achieve more through secure, modern, and AI-enabled solutions, this is the role for you.

Come join us
Come Join Us
Do you enjoy developing long lasting working relationships with clients in some of the biggest household names in the world, across a variety of industries? Do you dream of delivering innovative, tailored modern IT solutions that truly make a difference? Embrace your passion for continuous learning and seize the opportunity to deliver top-tier results under pressure. Join us as we shape the future with technology-driven excellence Together we do what matters.

Skills And Experiences

• * Proven experience architecting and supporting the sales and delivery of modern workplace solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• * Strong background in Microsoft 365 adoption, governance, and security — including content services, collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint, Viva), and compliance frameworks.
• * Demonstrated track record leading enterprise-scale digital workplace transformations ($1M+ programs), with measurable outcomes in productivity, security, and user experience.
• * Expertise in end-to-end solution design, including enterprise architecture, integration, automation, and cloud-native services.
• * Practical experience leveraging AI-driven workplace tools (e.g., Copilot, Power Platform, Cognitive Services) to drive innovation and efficiency.
• * Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles, including identity, conditional access, device security, data loss prevention, and threat protection.
• * Skilled in enterprise information architecture, content migration, workflow automation, and process optimization using Power Automate and third-party tools.
• * Ability to work seamlessly across global delivery models (onshore, nearshore, offshore) and collaborate within complex matrix organizations.
• * Strong client-facing consulting skills, with the ability to shape solutions, influence stakeholders, and translate business requirements into technical outcomes.

You should have previous experience in one or more of our core Workplace technology areas below :

Identity & Security

• * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) – Identity, Conditional Access, Hybrid Join, MFA
• * Enterprise Mobility & Security – Intune MDM & MAM, Information Protection, Threat Protection, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps
• * Zero Trust security principles – Data loss prevention, cloud app security, device compliance

Endpoint & Device Management

• * Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Intune, Configuration Manager (SCCM), Co-management workloads
• * Windows Autopilot – provisioning and lifecycle automation
• * Windows as a Service – servicing, updates, patch automation
• * Endpoint hardening and compliance – Intune policies, GPO, policy baselines, health checks

Collaboration & Content Services

• * Microsoft 365 – Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Viva, OneDrive
• * Content services – Information architecture, content migration, knowledge management
• * Workflow and automation – Power Automate, Power Apps, integration with business systems
• * Security and governance – Records management, compliance, insider risk

Virtualization & Cloud PC

• * Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) – architecture, deployment, FSLogix, Azure Files
• * Windows 365 – Cloud PC design and integration
• * Hybrid scenarios – Remote access, automation, monitoring

Core Infrastructure

• * Active Directory – DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, hybrid identity
• * Azure platform services supporting workplace – Automation, monitoring, networking

About You
About You:

• Embrace challenges with a keen intellect and a thirst for knowledge.
• Collaborate seamlessly, fostering open and effective communication.
• Embrace creativity and explore groundbreaking solutions

What You'll Do
What you'll do:

• Partner with clients to design and deliver future-ready workplace solutions that drive business growth, resilience, and employee experience.
• Collaborate with account teams to shape, sell, and coordinate the delivery of strategic workplace transformation programs.
• Develop pragmatic and sustainable workplace roadmaps that help clients maximize the value of their Microsoft investments.
• Lead the creation of modern workplace architectures grounded in Zero Trust, cloud-first principles, and intelligent automation.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of new workplace propositions, incorporating trends such as AI, digital employee experience, and hybrid work enablement.
• Support sales efforts by crafting proposals, delivering client presentations, and responding to RFPs.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders, providing trusted advisory services and translating business requirements into innovative technical solutions.
• Actively share expertise within Avanade, mentoring colleagues and contributing to our global community of modern workplace professionals.

Learn more
To learn more about the types of projects our Software Engineering team works on check out these case studies:

• Power Platform Connections | Techs & Specs Blog )
• Automation migration history | Techs & Specs Blog )

Interested in knowing what's going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

• Avanade Insights – exchange ideas that drive tomorrow's innovation
• Inside Avanade – explore what life is like working at Avanade

Enjoy your career
Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one