Senior Architect - Modern Workplace

Job Title: Senior Architect - Modern Workplace  Department: Managed Services  Position Type: Full Time Location: India Remote    Company Overview:   The Henson Group is an award-winning Azure Expert Managed Service solutions company focused on selling and deploying Microsoft technologies for U.S. and international companies. For over 20 years, Microsoft and its partners have recommended the Henson Group for licensing, consulting, and managed services to corporations large and small. The company also offers competitive pay, health insurance, paid maternity & parental leave, and generous paid time off.   At Henson Group, we aim to unleash the potential of people and technology. Our company was built around the idea that there is no success without team success. We foster a culture of inclusion and fairness where diverse interests, experiences, and backgrounds are celebrated. We strive to empower and unleash the potential of everyone to ensure that every employee has a path to success. We're in it together to make life better for each other, our customers, our partners, and our communities.  Specifically, the Senior Architect will:  Modern Workplace Solutions Design :

• Architect scalable and secure solutions using M365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

• Plan, execute, and oversee migration projects, including:
• G-Suite to M365 .
• Tenant-to-Tenant Migrations .
• Third-party platforms (e.g., Dropbox, File Servers) to SharePoint/OneDrive .
• Exchange On-Premise to Exchange Online .
• SharePoint On-Premise to SharePoint Online .
• On-Premise Active Directory to Entra ID .
• Ensure minimal disruption and data integrity during migrations.

• Optimize and standardize M365 configurations for productivity and security.
• Implement best practices for identity and access management, compliance, and data protection.
• Automate routine processes to improve efficiency.

• Drive adoption and effective use of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive to enhance team collaboration.
• Design workflows and integrations with third-party tools as needed.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in cloud collaboration and endpoint management.
• Mentor and guide technical teams during implementation and support phases.
• Engage with clients to define project roadmaps, milestones, and success criteria.

• Resolve escalated technical challenges during migrations and deployments.
• Ensure timely updates to all stakeholders regarding progress and challenges.

• In-depth knowledge of the M365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Entra ID.
• Strong experience in hybrid environments involving on-premise and cloud services.
• Proficiency in Active Directory, PowerShell scripting, and M365 administration.

• Proven track record of successfully executing:
• G-Suite to M365 migrations.
• Tenant-to-Tenant migrations.
• On-premises to cloud migrations, including Exchange, SharePoint, and File Servers.
• Third-party migrations like Dropbox to SharePoint/OneDrive.
• AD to Entra ID migrations.

• Knowledge of networking, identity management, and security best practices in M365.
• Familiarity with compliance and governance requirements for cloud platforms.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert .
• MS-100 : Microsoft 365 Identity and Services.
• MS-101 : Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security.
• Additional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Intune/SharePoint-specific certifications are a plus.