Senior Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Office 365 Solutions Engineer/Architect to lead the design and implementation of Office 365 services to meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Office 365 workloads, administration, scripting, solutioning, and will be assigned Global Tenant admin rights. Candidate will need to lead small teams, and work with multiple stakeholders in a global organization.

The Senior Office 365 Solutions Engineer/Architect will be trusted to,

• Administer and manage the organization's Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive for Business, Power Platform, and related services.
• Ensure the availability, performance, reliability, and security of the Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Support licensing management and assignments with the Software Asset Management team.
• Perform regular audits to monitor and optimize Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange Online usage and security.
• Plan, pilot, implement and communicate updates and new features released by Microsoft for user services.
• Manage mail hygiene settings in coordination with the IT Security team.
• Collaborate with IT team members and stakeholders to define and implement Microsoft 365 user services to improve the user experience and productivity.
• Manage integration between Microsoft 365/Exchange Online and other systems.
• Collaborate with the IT security team to ensure security standards and policies are implemented and adhered to within the Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online environments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online related issues.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Incorporates Best Practices and lessons learned into applications and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience
  Working experience in a Fortune 500 company
• Proven experience as a Microsoft 365 Engineer/Architect and Global Tenant admin or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Office 365 suite and related technologies
• In-depth knowledge of Exchange Online, Entra ID, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, and Power Automate services, administration tools, and security features
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory, and cloud computing principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Broad knowledge base of Microsoft 365 technical architecture and the inter dependencies with other enterprise services in Microsoft 365
• Cisco IronPort experience preferred
• Relevant certifications in Office 365 or related fields a plus
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whe