Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Architect (Tenant Assessment & AI Readiness) Job Title: Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Architect Engagement Type: Contract / Fractional Engagement Duration: 4–6 Weeks Estimated Effort: 200–240 Hours Total (30–40 Hours/Week) Position Overvie wWe are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 & Endpoint Architect to lead a focused tenant assessment and AI readiness engagement. This consultant will evaluate the client’s Microsoft 365 environment, identify security and configuration risks, assess endpoint management maturity, and provide prioritized recommendations to support future modernization and AI initiatives .This is an advisory-focused engagement centered on assessment, risk identification, and strategic recommendations. The role does not involve implementation, remediation, or operational support .Key Responsibilitie sMicrosoft 365 Tenant Assessmen

• tEvaluate Microsoft 365 configurations across
• :SharePoint Onlin
• eMicrosoft Team
• sExchange Onlin
• eIdentify architectural gaps, configuration issues, and security risks
• .Assess collaboration governance, external sharing controls, and data access practices
• .Provide recommendations aligned with Microsoft best practices

.Identity & Security (Microsoft Entra ID

• )Assess Entra ID architecture and identity management practices
• .Review
• :Role-Based Access Control (RBAC
• )Administrative roles and privileged acces
• sConditional Access policie
• sMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) adoption and coverag
• eIdentify identity-related risks including orphaned accounts, excessive permissions, and service account exposure

.Endpoint & Device Management (Microsoft Intune

• )Evaluate overall endpoint management strategy and Intune configuration
• .Assess
• :Device enrollment and management coverag
• eCompliance policies and enforcemen
• tPatch management processe
• sWindows Autopilot deployment practice
• sIdentify risks associated with unmanaged or non-compliant devices

.Copilot & AI Readiness Assessmen

• tEvaluate organizational readiness for Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption
• .Review
• :SharePoint and OneDrive permission structure
• sData governance practice
• sContent access pattern
• sOversharing and data exposure risk
• sProvide recommendations to improve AI readiness and secure data access

.Findings, Risk Analysis & Recommendation

• sDocument assessment findings and risk areas
• .Develop
• :Clear risk statement
• sImpact assessment
• sPrioritized recommendation
• sContribute to a remediation roadmap categorized by High, Medium, and Low priority initiatives

.Stakeholder Collaboratio

• nPartner with the Engagement Manager and client stakeholders to
• :Translate technical findings into business impac
• tSupport roadmap developmen
• tContribute to executive-level presentations and deliverable

sScope Expectation sIn Scop

• eMicrosoft 365 configuration review
• sSecurity and governance assessment
• sIdentity and endpoint evaluation
• sRisk identification and prioritizatio
• nStrategic recommendations and roadmap input

sOut of Scop

• eImplementation or remediation activitie
• sFull environment inventorie
• sDetailed runbook creatio
• nExhaustive data collection or analysi
• sOngoing operational suppor

tRequired Qualification sTechnical Expertis

• e7+ years of Microsoft 365 architecture and administration experience
• .Deep expertise with
• :Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD
• )SharePoint Onlin
• eMicrosoft Team
• sExchange Onlin
• eMicrosoft Intune / Endpoint Manage
• rHands-on experience implementing and assessing
• :Conditional Acces
• sMF
• ARBAC and privileged access control

sSecurity & Governanc

• eWorking knowledge of
• :Microsoft Defende
• rMicrosoft Purview (DLP, retention, sensitivity labeling
• )Understanding of
• :Access governanc
• eData protection and exposure risk
• sSecurity considerations related to Microsoft Copilot and A

IAssessment & Advisory Experienc

• eProven experience conducting
• :Microsoft 365 tenant assessment
• sSecurity posture review
• sArchitecture and governance evaluation
• sAbility to quickly identify risks and patterns without over-analyzing
• .Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills

.Preferred Qualification

• sExperience conducting Microsoft Copilot readiness assessments
• .Consulting, advisory, or professional services background
• .Experience working in low-maturity or poorly documented environments
• .Ability to communicate technical findings in business terms

.Key Success Trait sThe ideal candidate will

• :Prioritize actionable insights over exhaustive analysis
• .Use sampling methodologies rather than full-scale audits
• .Avoid unnecessary complexity and over-engineering
• .Deliver concise, decision-ready recommendations
• .Thrive in fast-paced, fixed-scope engagements

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