M365 Experienced Consultant

West Monroe

$101K — $119K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
  • 5-7 years of IT experience, specifically with Microsoft 365, Intune, and security solutions
  • Proven expertise in architecting tenant-to-tenant migrations and advanced identity strategies
  • Experience supporting M&A integration focused on the M365 stack
  • Ability to design large-scale Microsoft Entra ID environments and implement Zero Trust architectures
  • Strong skills in PowerShell and programming for automation and scripting
  • Expertise in email security standards and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with consultants to design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions
  • Conduct client interviews to assess and document IT processes and recommend solutions
  • Lead technical delivery of cloud migrations and security projects
  • Implement enterprise endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and Defender
  • Architect IAM solutions to support Zero Trust environments
  • Modernize client environments using Infrastructure-as-Code and automation
  • Define and communicate solution architecture to clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 401k enrollment and employee stock ownership opportunities
  • Annual bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays
  • Ten weeks of paid parental leave available upon hire
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with a team of technology consultants to design, build, and implement Microsoft 365, and IT infrastructure solutions with the goal of improving client business and technical operations
  • Participate in client stakeholder interviews, assess current state IT processes and infrastructure environments (including Microsoft 365 environments such as SharePoint Online, Teams, and Exchange Online, and Intune), document requirements, and make solution recommendations
  • Support the Lead technical delivery across cloud platform migrations (focus on M365), security, and IAM engagements, owning design execution, testing, and quality validation while supporting the coordination of cross-functional teams.
  • Support the Technical Lead in design and implementation of enterprise endpoint management and security solutions using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender, covering device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and application delivery, to ensure a secure, Zero Trust-aligned endpoint posture across managed client environments
  • Support the Technical Lead with the architecture and implementation of enterprise IAM solutions within Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/Federation, PIM, RBAC, access reviews, and identity lifecycle governance to deliver Zero Trust-aligned environments at enterprise scale
  • Use Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting and other tools to modernize client environments, automate tasks during migrations, and enhance Microsoft 365 governance and security
  • Help support the technical authority on engagements: Define and present solution architecture and roadmaps to client executives, and communicate technical decisions and project status to engagement leads and stakeholders
  • Leverage both external & internal trainings to sharpen technical proficiencies, learn new technologies, and develop leadership skills


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
  • Prior experience in consulting or a professional services environment strongly preferred
  • 1-4 + years of IT experience with advanced expertise across Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams), Defender Suite, Intune, and Enterprise Mobility + Security
  • Expertise architecting Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including identity cutover, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, with ownership of technical approach and sequencing decisions
  • Proven experience supporting M&A integration and carve-out projects focused on the M365 stack (e.g. M365 tenant-to-tenant migration and cybersecurity hardening)
  • Expertise in coexistence identity strategies and architecture across hybrid and multi-tenant environments
  • Proven ability to architect and implement Microsoft Entra ID environments at enterprise scale, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), Enterprise Apps, identity governance (PIM, RBAC, access reviews, lifecycle automation), DLP, compliance controls, least-privilege access models, and Zero Trust architecture
  • Experience architecting hybrid identity and implementing identity threat protection, including Azure AD Connect, Active Directory integration, Defender for Identity, and remediation of identity-related security risks
  • Proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Intune solutions at enterprise scale, including device enrollment strategies (BYOD, corporate-owned), compliance and conditional access policies, configuration profiles, and integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Endpoint
  • Experience with email security standards, including implementation
  • Proficiency with PowerShell for M365 administration, bulk remediation, and reporting; and experience using scripting (Python, etc.), automation, and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to deploy hybrid-cloud environments and automate tasks within Microsoft 365
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience integrating AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) into day to day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs
  • The below certifications are a plus:
    • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
    • Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
    • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
    • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
    • Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)


Culture and Values

This team values a people-first, collaborative, and outcomes-oriented approach to consulting. Diverse perspectives and inclusive teams are central to delivering high-impact results for clients. The environment emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and practical innovation over hierarchy and silos, with a focus on strategic, industry-informed application of technology to solve complex business challenges.

Ready to get started? Join the team and make an impact.

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$86,600-$113,600 USD

Los Angeles

$101,200-$119,000 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$105,800-$124,400 USD

A location not listed above

$92,000-$108,200 USD

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