Virginia Mountain View

M365 Solution Architect (Hybrid Work Schedule)

  • 5061650
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • Virginia Retirement System
  • Information Technology
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Virginia Retirement System

Title: M365 Solution Architect (Hybrid Work Schedule)

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $131,064 - $145,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Virginia Retirement System

Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

 

***Hybrid Work Schedule: this position will work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and two days remotely (Monday and Friday).***

The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a talented M365 Solutions Architect to join our team. This role involves maintaining and administering the M365 platform and its associated applications. Overseeing the full lifecycle solution development, implementation, and maintenance using Microsoft 365 applications, Power Platform, SharePoint, Azure, and Copilot technologies. The Solution Architect works collaboratively with business users, fellow team members, managed services provider, and IT Security and Infrastructure team members in maintaining and supporting M365 platform and its components.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architects, designs, develops, and maintains applications using the Power Platform, SharePoint online, M365 Copilot, and Azure services to automate and upgrade enterprise business processes.
• Designs scalable and robust application architectures that meet business requirements.
• Utilizes Dataverse for data management, storage, and integration across various applications and services.
• Develops and maintains best practices, principles, and standards for M365 platform and applications.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical specifications.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and operational procedures.
• Develops and maintains M365 governance documentation.
• Manages M365 security, compliance, and governance. Ensures M365 platform settings and polices align with VRS Security Policies, Microsoft best practices, VITA Sec 530 and NITS 800-53 standards.
• Integrates M365 solutions with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Remains current on updates and new releases for M365 and related products and ensures compliance with license agreements.
• Designs and develops AI agents and bots and other relevant services.
• Develops and maintains enterprise dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to M365 platform and related products.
• Provides technical support and mentorship to team members and colleagues.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or a closely related field.

Five (5) years’ experience in development and maintenance of Microsoft 365 platform and related products

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge in Power Automate and SharePoint Online

Strong understanding of M365 security, compliance, and governance.

Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Software Development Methodologies - Waterfall, Agile (Scrum) and hybrid approaches.

 

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge in Power Automate, SharePoint Online, Teams, Copilot, Dataverse and Azure. Strong knowledge of AI and machine learning frameworks and technologies. Expertise in Dataverse for data management and integration. Strong understanding of M365 security, compliance, and governance. Experience with Azure services, including Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure SQL Database. Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git ). Experience with Software Development Methodologies - Waterfall, Agile (Scrum) and hybrid approaches.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: VRS Human Resources

Email: careers@varetire.org

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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