Microsoft 365 Cloud Tech Lead

Microsoft 365 Cloud Technical LeadLocation: Chicago, ILLevel: Senior / LeadIndustry: Financial ServicesWe are partnering with a leading global financial services organization seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Cloud Technical Lead to help own and evolve its global Microsoft 365 environment.This is a highly hands-on technical leadership position combining architecture, engineering, automation, and platform ownership. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence technical direction while remaining directly involved in designing and implementing solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead architecture and engineering across the global Microsoft 365 platformDesign and support SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, and IntuneOwn Exchange Online mail flow, routing, and hybrid environmentsDesign identity, authentication, Conditional Access, and access management solutionsManage mobile device access across iOS and Android environmentsDesign and support Azure services underlying the Microsoft 365 environmentBuild automation and self-healing solutions using PowerShell and Microsoft GraphImprove monitoring and observability using Log Analytics and KQLLead technical initiatives from initial architecture through implementation and global rolloutReduce legacy and hybrid complexity while improving platform reliability and scalabilityIdeal Background7+ years of Microsoft 365 engineering or architecture experience within large enterprise environmentsDeep hands-on experience with SharePoint Online and Exchange OnlineStrong Entra ID / Azure AD architecture experienceStrong PowerShell automation skillsExperience with Microsoft Intune / MDMHands-on Azure infrastructure experienceExposure to Microsoft Graph, Terraform, GitHub/IaC, Log Analytics, and KQLExperience designing and simplifying complex or hybrid Microsoft environmentsAbility to operate as both a technical architect and hands-on engineerComfortable owning large technical initiatives with minimal oversightExperience within financial services, trading, large-scale technology environments, or other organizations where platform availability is business-critical would be highly valuable.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Microsoft 365 professional looking for significant technical ownership and architectural influence within a complex global environment.