Requisition Number: 105701
Remote Microsoft Cloud Architect (M365 & Azure)
Location: Remote (U.S.) Due to the nature of our client, proof of US citizenship is required.
Position Type: Direct/Fulltime Hire
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CST or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST
**Please Note** This role requires flexibility and availability to serve as a key point of contact during Microsoft service outages, major incidents, and other critical operational events, including occasional after-hours support when needed.
Salary: Up to $165,000 annually, depending on experience, plus full benefits
Position Summary
Insight Enterprises is seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, identity, messaging, and collaboration technologies. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud solutions while driving modernization, automation, governance, and operational excellence across customer environments.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading Microsoft cloud initiatives, serving as a technical escalation resource, engaging directly with customers, and mentoring engineering teams. This individual will play a critical role in solution architecture, technical strategy, cloud transformation projects, and ongoing operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, implement, and support enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions utilizing Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Entra ID.
- Lead cloud migration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives for enterprise customers.
- Serve as the technical owner for collaboration, productivity, messaging, identity, and cloud infrastructure services.
- Develop and maintain governance, security, compliance, and operational standards aligned with industry best practices.
- Drive automation initiatives utilizing PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure Automation, Terraform, and DevOps methodologies.
- Serve as the highest level of technical escalation for complex incidents, performance issues, and solution challenges.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts and continuous improvement initiatives to improve service delivery and operational maturity.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams.
- Facilitate customer workshops, architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and executive-level discussions.
- Support presales activities, solution development, project scoping, effort estimation, and technical proposal creation.
- Evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies and develop strategic roadmaps that align with business and customer objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful design, deployment, and support of cloud solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft cloud technologies within enterprise environments.
- Advanced expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies, including:
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive for Business
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Power Platform
- Strong experience with PowerShell scripting, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud governance.
- Experience leading enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft security, compliance, identity, and governance solutions.
- Experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or senior escalation resource for complex cloud environments.
- Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and executive stakeholders.
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within managed services, consulting, or professional services organizations.
- Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation frameworks.
- Experience supporting federal, government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
- Microsoft certifications such as:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- MS-102
- SC-900
- DP-900
- ITIL certification highly preferred.
Why Join Insight?
- Fully remote opportunity.
- Work on large-scale Microsoft cloud transformation initiatives.
- Hands-on architect role with both strategic and technical responsibilities.
- Opportunity to work directly with enterprise customers and Microsoft technologies.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:
- Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.
Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!
Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.
The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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