We are seeking an Office 365 Solutions Architect for a one-year contract, with a potential one-year extension. This role is crucial for developing and implementing the Microsoft 365 platform. The position requires a hybrid work model, with two days per week in the office.
As the Office 365 Solutions Architect, you will focus on the strategy, planning, and evolution of the Microsoft 365 platform. Your role will be to translate business needs into technical solutions, with an initial focus on collaboration and SharePoint. You will provide technical leadership, drive user adoption, and ensure the successful rollout of M365 tools across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in the implementation of Microsoft 365, including design, configuration, and deployment.
• Extensive experience in enterprise solutions architecture and technical leadership.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure AD, ADFS, Teams, EMS, PowerApps, Power Automate, SCCM, Intune, MFA, and Cloud App Security.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate or ITIL Foundation are a plus; MCSA and/or MCSE certification in Microsoft Office 365 is preferred.
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT delivery and cybersecurity principles.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery and successful large-scale rollouts of Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Proven ability to design and implement configurations and customizations to meet business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

SUMMARY

If you’re interested in the Office 365 Solutions Architect role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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• Support and build the Microsoft 365 roadmap.
• Lead the design, implementation, rollout, and optimization of the M365 toolset, focusing on collaboration and SharePoint.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and architecture.
• Drive the evaluation and selection of tools to support business processes.
• Increase M365 tool adoption through training and change management initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Develop comprehensive solution architectures and design documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives.
• Act as a subject matter expert for M365 technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Create project reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Provide input on RFPs and contract negotiations.