Job Description

At SEI, we cherish our staff and trust in fostering advancement through transformation. A component of crafting courageous futures involves a dedicated commitment to nurturing and testing our personnel to reach their ambitions via internal career transitions.

Microsoft 365 Architect

Location: Dublin or London (Hybrid)

Department: SEI Sphere

About SEI Sphere

SEI Sphere serves as a high-level, tailored IT service provider, offering both managed and specialist consulting to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity and cloud integration. We assist firms in protecting their electronic landscapes, streamlining cloud activity, and upholding regulatory standards through sophisticated tech and constant managed assistance. Our goal is to offer durability, nimbleness, and expansion for partners within a shifting risk environment.

Role Overview

This represents a fresh opening, created due to the swift escalation and persistent broadening of our Microsoft 365 initiative at SEI Sphere. Since our M365 department has expanded, we are hunting for a Microsoft 365 Architect to direct and head our M365 vertical within SEI Sphere. This position provides the chance to conceive, deploy, and supervise corporate-level Microsoft 365 frameworks while working in tandem with our around-the-clock functional squad. The preferred applicant will merge profound technical proficiency with robust client-oriented interpersonal skills and flourish in a blended office setting.

Key Responsibilities

Design architectural frameworks across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem including OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams (plus Teams Voice), Intune, Power Automate, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
Propel the integration and setup of Microsoft Purview for information oversight, DLP, and regulatory reporting.
Formulate governance templates, data structures, and retention strategies.
Direct tenant-level architectural choices (domains, credentials, conditional access, protection baselines) alongside Security Engineering.
Refine Microsoft 365 licensing arrangements and pricing for partners; offer licensing mentorship during the sales cycle.
Act as a dependable consultant for partners, delivering transparent dialogue, project maps, and board-ready reports.
Work with the 24/7 technical crew to guarantee service uptime, crisis management, and fundamental cause investigation.
Supervise the M365 project queue, benchmarks, and protocols; preserve architectural guides and operating manuals.
Assist in sales preparation: defining scope, technical mapping, costing, and pitches for M365 projects.

Qualifications

Extensive practical mastery across the Microsoft 365 landscape.
Solid grasp of Microsoft 365 licensing, safety, oversight, and regulatory systems.
Documented history of designing and deploying enterprise M365 frameworks; prior MSP background is strongly preferred.
Superb client-facing dialogue, advisory, and reporting capabilities.
Capability to function in a hybrid setup and oversee various simultaneous assignments.

Certifications

Applicants should hold one or more of the following credentials (or have the capacity to secure them promptly):

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) or similar (Purview/DLP)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)
Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

Success Metrics

Speed-to-delivery for fresh tenant setups and primary tool deployments.
Usage KPIs across Microsoft 365 platforms; automation gains from Power Automate processes.
Incident resolution speed and update success frequency with the 24/7 technical squad.
Client fulfillment (CSAT) and contract retention or growth results.

Why Join SEI Sphere

Engage with frontier cloud and protection tech, shape corporate architectural paths, and head an expanding Microsoft 365 vertical within a worldwide MSSP.

At SEI Sphere, we believe our staff are our primary strength. We promote an encouraging, cooperative atmosphere and are dedicated to upholding a sound work-life equilibrium—guaranteeing our colleagues are enabled to perform at their peak. We fund your advancement, health, and permanent prosperity.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	SEI1GLOBAL / SEI Sphere
Location	Dublin or London
Locality	London / Dublin
Country	United Kingdom / Ireland
City	London / Dublin
Region	Greater London / Leinster
Job Type	Full-time
Salaries	Not Specified
Experience Level	Expert / Architect
Travel	Not Specified
Language	English
Benefits	Private medical, Online GP, Family leave, Volunteer days, Employee networks, Free fruit

Skills & Competency Table

Skill	Competency Level
Microsoft 365 Architecture	Expert
Microsoft Purview / DLP	Advanced
Licensing & Cost Optimization	Advanced
Stakeholder Management	Expert
Security Engineering	Advanced
Power Automate	Intermediate/Advanced
Governance & Compliance	Expert

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Component	Amount	Notes
Annual Salary	Not Specified	Based on experience and location
Bonus	Not Specified	Subject to company performance
Total Compensation	Competitive	Includes benefits package

Job Summary

The Microsoft 365 Architect is a leadership role at SEI Sphere, responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade M365 solutions. You will lead the M365 practice, managing governance, licensing, and security while acting as a strategic advisor to clients. This hybrid role bridges technical design with high-level client consulting.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of this role? The role focuses on leading the M365 practice, designing secure enterprise architectures, and driving adoption of Microsoft 365 services for clients.

Is this a remote position? No, it is a hybrid role based out of the Dublin or London office.

Are there specific certifications required? Yes, candidates should have or be able to obtain certifications like MS-102, SC-400, or SC-300.

What kind of background is preferred? Deep hands-on expertise in M365 and previous experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is highly recommended.

What are the growth opportunities? As a newly created position in a rapidly expanding program, you will own the M365 backlog and influence the firm’s architectural standards.

Expert Analysis

This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who enjoys both high-level strategy and hands-on configuration. The emphasis on Microsoft Purview and licensing optimization suggests SEI Sphere is targeting high-compliance enterprise clients. Success depends on balancing technical governance with a “trusted advisor” relationship with external stakeholders.

Location & Logistics Guide

The role offers a hybrid setup in London or Dublin. SEI’s London office is located between the City and Shoreditch, providing access to a premier global financial and tech hub. Both cities offer world-class transport and infrastructure.

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Career Path

Starting as a Microsoft 365 Architect, a successful candidate can advance into a Principal Architect or Head of Cloud Infrastructure role. Opportunities also exist to transition into Senior Security Leadership or Director-level positions within the SEI Sphere managed services division as the M365 practice continues its rapid growth.

To apply for this job please visit careers.seic.com.