Job Description: The candidate must be a self-motivated individual with experience in architecture design, engineering, security/compliance best practices, and governance for cloud-based security and compliance services. The candidate will guide design discussions/decisions based on business and technology requirements, provide engineering analysis, and propose technical designs & solutions to implement, monitor, and maintain long term compliance with baselines and standards. Strong technical and customer communication skills are required for this role. Candidates must be able to interact directly with all stakeholders, including business executives, security & compliance partners, engineering & operations teams to attain appropriate approvals for governance & approvals. Job Responsibilities: Assists in the development and execution of best-in-class designs & procedures to support Microsoft 365 delivery Assists members of the architecture, engineering & operations teams with duties as assigned by management Architect and design cloud-based solutions in a secure and compliant framework with focus on automation, scalability, and resiliency Provide architectural support for initiatives ranging from Proof of Concepts with new technologies and integration paradigms to complex multi-year implementations Brings strategic & deep understanding of productivity concepts and practices with alignment to financial services standards. Proven techniques in the development, design, and system integration of large-scale solutions. Provide strategic technical guidance to leadership and development teams to implement best practices and execution of industry leading designs Helps create and execute best-in-class engineering processes in support of solution delivery Focus on process improvements contributing towards increasing operational excellence and an improved user experience Strong experience architecting and building applications to support workstreams across end-to-end solutions Will generate and maintain architectural design artifacts in support of governance standards, requirements, and operational excellence Perform analysis, identify gaps or improvements, and develop solutions based on current business needs Provide oversight on daily architectural activities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management Description 10+ years’ experience with architecture and engineering across email services Expert-level knowledge of relevant collaboration services both cloud and on-premise Expert-level knowledge of cross platform Directory solutions, Conditional Access, Identity & Access Management, Security/Compliance, Data Loss Prevention, Data Classification High-level knowledge of foundational components such as Active Directory, network infrastructure/architecture(DNS/DHCP, routing, etc.), & PowerShell scripting Expert level design and solution engineering experience in various collaboration technologies Expert knowledge of data loss prevention services including deployment, configuration and administration Self-starter, critical thinker with proven ability to deal with granular requirements yet see things holistically and strategically Ability to shift and pivot with changing responsibilities Ability to work effectively both independently Ability to work with business and technical teams to build requirements and technical artifacts Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to learn new technology and business process as required Ability to create architecture documents including network/data flows and test scope Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication Comfortable sharing ideas and concepts in a highly collaborative team Have experience with ITIL foundational and Agile process methodologies Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail, effective time management skills Possess a personal sense of urgency and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment English Speaking/Writing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with enterprise security including TLS including SMTP over TLS, certificates, HSM, NIST standards Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system environment Experience with M365, including OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online & Teams Authentication mechanisms including domain authentication, OAuth/Modern Authentication, Kerberos Experience with network & security components including load balancers, proxy, load balancers and firewalls Understanding of Financial Regulatory, Legal and Compliance requirements Experience with ITIL methodologies and best practices MCP or higher certification Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.