Job Description
**Job Title:** Microsoft 365 Architect
**Department:** Information Technology
**Location:** Godrej Centre, 8th Floor, Old Madras Road, Binnamangala, Mahadevapura Hobli, Bengaluru - 560038
**Reports To:** Director, Digital Workspace
**Job Overview**
Fortive is seeking a hands-on Microsoft 365 Architect to manage and evolve our Enterprise Collaboration ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements, architecting solutions, and providing strategic support for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agentic AI initiatives. This role will deliver value to our Operating Company stakeholders and provide Level 3 support for tenant-wide issues.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Strategic Architecture & Platform Management:**
+ Gather requirements, design, build, and maintain the overall architecture for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups.
+ Ensure seamless integration between Microsoft 365 services and critical business applications.
+ Provide Level 3 support for complex issues impacting the tenant.
+ **Microsoft Teams Administration & Optimization:**
+ Govern Teams creation, management, and lifecycle to prevent sprawl.
+ Design and implement Teams templates, policies, and governance frameworks.
+ Collaborate with business units to publish and manage Teams apps enterprise-wide.
+ **SharePoint & Content Management:**
+ Manage site permissions, sharing policies, and external collaboration scenarios.
+ Design and deploy automation solutions using Power Platform and SharePoint workflows.
+ **Microsoft 365 Copilot Implementation & Governance:**
+ Lead the strategic rollout and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot across the organization.
+ Configure data access policies, prompt governance, and usage monitoring.
+ Address security concerns and implement restricted search configurations where appropriate.
+ **Security, Compliance & Risk Management:**
+ Implement and maintain Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
+ Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and information protection policies using Microsoft Purview.
+ **Identity & Access Management (IAM):**
+ Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) configurations, user provisioning, and group management.
+ Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the principle of least privilege.
+ Manage guest access and external collaboration policies.
+ **Automation & Operational Efficiency:**
+ Develop PowerShell scripts for bulk operations, reporting, and administrative automation.
+ Create automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes.
+ **Issue Troubleshooting & Guidance:**
+ Own and guide the Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the resolution of Priority 1 and 2 support tickets.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ **Required:**
+ 12-15 years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and managing Microsoft 365 tenants for clients.
+ Strong and deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, security, permissions management, and inter-service interactions.
+ Excellent communication and documentation skills.
+ Proven willingness and ability to learn new technologies and implement them following architectural approval.
+ **Technical Proficiency:**
+ **Cloud Architecture:** Expertise in Microsoft 365 and related Azure technologies, including hybrid and on-premises integrations.
+ **Collaboration & Communication:** In-depth knowledge of SharePoint Online (information architecture, search, migration), Microsoft Teams (governance, apps), Power Platform, and OneDrive.
+ **Security & Compliance:** Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery) and Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID (users, groups, roles, MFA).
+ **Automation & Development:** Proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for automation and integration.
+ **Identity & Access Management:** Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management).
+ **Microsoft Azure & Security:** Experience with Microsoft Azure services and configuring Conditional Access policies.
**Fortive Corporation Overview**
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
**Bonus or Equity**
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
**Department:** Information Technology
**Location:** Godrej Centre, 8th Floor, Old Madras Road, Binnamangala, Mahadevapura Hobli, Bengaluru - 560038
**Reports To:** Director, Digital Workspace
**Job Overview**
Fortive is seeking a hands-on Microsoft 365 Architect to manage and evolve our Enterprise Collaboration ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements, architecting solutions, and providing strategic support for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agentic AI initiatives. This role will deliver value to our Operating Company stakeholders and provide Level 3 support for tenant-wide issues.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Strategic Architecture & Platform Management:**
+ Gather requirements, design, build, and maintain the overall architecture for Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Power Platform, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups.
+ Ensure seamless integration between Microsoft 365 services and critical business applications.
+ Provide Level 3 support for complex issues impacting the tenant.
+ **Microsoft Teams Administration & Optimization:**
+ Govern Teams creation, management, and lifecycle to prevent sprawl.
+ Design and implement Teams templates, policies, and governance frameworks.
+ Collaborate with business units to publish and manage Teams apps enterprise-wide.
+ **SharePoint & Content Management:**
+ Manage site permissions, sharing policies, and external collaboration scenarios.
+ Design and deploy automation solutions using Power Platform and SharePoint workflows.
+ **Microsoft 365 Copilot Implementation & Governance:**
+ Lead the strategic rollout and adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot across the organization.
+ Configure data access policies, prompt governance, and usage monitoring.
+ Address security concerns and implement restricted search configurations where appropriate.
+ **Security, Compliance & Risk Management:**
+ Implement and maintain Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
+ Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and information protection policies using Microsoft Purview.
+ **Identity & Access Management (IAM):**
+ Manage Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) configurations, user provisioning, and group management.
+ Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the principle of least privilege.
+ Manage guest access and external collaboration policies.
+ **Automation & Operational Efficiency:**
+ Develop PowerShell scripts for bulk operations, reporting, and administrative automation.
+ Create automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes.
+ **Issue Troubleshooting & Guidance:**
+ Own and guide the Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the resolution of Priority 1 and 2 support tickets.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ **Required:**
+ 12-15 years of hands-on experience in architecting, designing, and managing Microsoft 365 tenants for clients.
+ Strong and deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, security, permissions management, and inter-service interactions.
+ Excellent communication and documentation skills.
+ Proven willingness and ability to learn new technologies and implement them following architectural approval.
+ **Technical Proficiency:**
+ **Cloud Architecture:** Expertise in Microsoft 365 and related Azure technologies, including hybrid and on-premises integrations.
+ **Collaboration & Communication:** In-depth knowledge of SharePoint Online (information architecture, search, migration), Microsoft Teams (governance, apps), Power Platform, and OneDrive.
+ **Security & Compliance:** Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery) and Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID (users, groups, roles, MFA).
+ **Automation & Development:** Proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for automation and integration.
+ **Identity & Access Management:** Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management).
+ **Microsoft Azure & Security:** Experience with Microsoft Azure services and configuring Conditional Access policies.
**Fortive Corporation Overview**
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
**Bonus or Equity**
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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