Solutions Architect

The Solutions Architect will shape and govern a secure, scalable Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment supporting critical business operations. This role establishes architectural standards, strengthens identity and security controls, and optimizes cloud infrastructure costs. You will lead strategic initiatives spanning AI adoption, document management modernization, and cyber-resilient disaster recovery. Working closely with IT, Information Security, Innovation, and business stakeholders, you will translate complex business needs into practical technical solutions. The position also ensures that systems meet demanding client confidentiality, data governance, and compliance requirements. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced cloud architect who combines technical depth, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate brings substantial IT infrastructure experience and demonstrated expertise in cloud or enterprise architecture, particularly across Microsoft technologies. Strong security knowledge, architectural documentation skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders are essential.

• At least 8 years of IT infrastructure experience, including 3 or more years in a solutions architecture, cloud architecture, or enterprise architecture role.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, single sign-on (SSO), Intune, Defender, Purview, and Zero Trust principles.

• Experience with multi-tenant architecture, tenant separation, or tenant migrations.

• Excellent technical documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment, particularly where client confidentiality and compliance obligations are stringent.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview capabilities for data governance, retention, data loss prevention (DLP), ethical walls, and e-discovery readiness.

• Experience supporting disaster recovery architecture and business continuity planning in cloud environments.

• Experience deploying and governing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, or AI agents.

• Familiarity with FinOps practices, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and cloud cost optimization strategies.

• Experience with infrastructure as code, using tools such as Bicep, Terraform, or Python, and with PowerShell scripting.

• Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as AZ-305, SC-100, SC-300, or AZ-700.