Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Franklin, TN 37067Position Type: ContractorEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $95.00 - $140.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Information TechnologyPosition: Full-Time Contract (1099 or Corp-to-Corp) Duration: 4 Months Location: Hybrid (1–2 days/week) in Franklin, TN preferred (Open to remote for highly qualified candidates) Rate: $95 – $140+/hr (Dependent on experience) Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect for a 4-month contract to lead and personally execute critical M365 initiatives across a multi-location enterprise. This is a highly technical, execution-focused role for a seasoned professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to configure, migrate, and optimize enterprise cloud environments. What You'll Do Architect & Execute: Serve as the technical lead and primary implementation resource for enterprise M365 environments. Configure & Administer: Personally manage tenant optimizations, migrations, security enhancements, and identity management initiatives. Secure the Tenant: Develop governance standards, conditional access strategies, and compliance controls. Document & Mentor: Create technical architecture diagrams and operational procedures while providing knowledge transfer to internal IT staff. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Experience: 10+ years of total IT experience with 5–7+ years dedicated to M365 architecture and hands-on execution. Core Toolkit: Recent, expert-level experience personally configuring Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, Defender, and PowerShell automation. Security Focus: Proven success implementing Conditional Access, MFA, device compliance, and Zero Trust principles. Independence: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex M365 issues independently. Preferred Qualifications Secondary Tools: Experience with Microsoft Purview, Copilot, and Power Platform. Certifications: Microsoft Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert or Cybersecurity Architect Expert. Environment: Experience managing hybrid Active Directory in a multi-site enterprise.