NewSouth Technologies is seeking a hands-on Microsoft Cloud Architect to lead an enterprise cloud modernization initiatives aligned with the Town’s IT Strategic Roadmap. This role is ideal for a strategic doer—someone who thrives in implementation while effectively communicating solutions to non-technical leadership.
The Architect will drive Microsoft 365 deployments (SharePoint Online, Intune, Entra ID), Zero Trust security models, and user adoption strategies. Success in this role requires technical depth, visual storytelling ability, and change management expertise
Job Title
Microsoft Cloud Architect – Cloud and Modernization Projects
Location
Herndon, VA (On-site 5 days/week to start – no exceptions)
Some flexibility to remote work in the future, at the manager’s discretion.
Duration
6 months with the potential of a long-term extension
Compensation
The hourly rate for this role is about $80HR depending on the ideal candidate’s background and experience.
Interview Process
Initial virtual interviews
Final in-person interview is required for offer consideration
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment
- Develop and present visual roadmaps, dashboards, and milestone charts for executive audiences
- Translate technical content into plain language briefings for leadership and non-technical stakeholders
- Align cloud projects with Town goals, budget timelines, staffing, and change management needs
- Technology Implementation & Execution
- Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, AD Connect, and Intune (MDM/MAM)
- Zero Trust security controls (MFA, Conditional Access, DLP)
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 configuration and threat mitigation
- SharePoint Online & Microsoft Teams migration, governance, and onboarding
- Perform root cause analysis, remediation, and system optimization
- Ensure vendor deliverables align with Microsoft and Town architecture standards
- Change Management & Adoption Enablement
- Lead change management strategies to ensure user adoption
- Develop communication plans, training materials, and FAQs
- Monitor adoption metrics and user feedback to guide improvements
- Mitigate resistance and ensure long-term engagement
- Project Mapping & Risk Management
- Build project timelines, interdependency maps, and resource forecasts
- Track delivery risks and facilitate coordination between vendors and departments
- Proactively identify delays or blockers and escalate when necessary
- Training, Documentation & End-User Support
- Conduct training sessions and department-specific Q&As
- Develop training guides, job aids, and self-help resources
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated cloud-related issues
- Maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, and SOPs
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of IT engineering/architecture experience
- 4+ years focused on Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity
- Strong experience in both technical implementation and executive communications
- Microsoft Entra ID, AD Connect, IAM
- Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM)
- SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive governance
- Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, Zero Trust principles
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Experience creating executive briefings, visual project plans, and end-user adoption materials