M365 Lead Architect, Springfield

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M365 Lead Architect M365 / O365 Governance· SharePoint Migration · Workflow Modernization Location: Springfield, VA Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 Job Description

This role leads end-to-end Microsoft 365 modernization for a mission-critical federal program, spanning the full lifecycle from initial technical discovery through migration execution, governance implementation, and sustainable operations. The Lead performs and owns the discovery and planning baseline, then drives migration and configuration work through to completion— accountable for technical and governance outcomes at every stage, in collaboration with the Program/Project Manager. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on M365 and SharePoint technical expertise with the discipline, communication skills, and security maturity required to operate in a classified, multi-fabric environment. This is a leadership role: the Lead manages a delivery team, coordinates with the customer and technology partners, and is personally accountable for the quality and timeliness of all work products.Skills&Experience Required

SharePoint Discovery&Inventory: automated and manual inventory of SharePoint farms, site collections, content, permissions, ownership, metadata, customizations, and technical debt across multi-fabric environments Workflow&Forms Assessment: inventory and classification of Nintex, SharePoint Designer, and InfoPath workflows and forms by criticality, complexity, and Power Platform modernization path Power Platform Assessment: tenant configuration review, connector usage analysis, licensing mix evaluation (G3/G5, X3/X5), and governance gap identification across fabricsMigration Readiness&Sequencing: readiness scoring, wave sequencing, content migration strategy, and constraint identification across SharePoint SE to SPO, file shares to OneDrive, and Exchange workloads AvePoint Fly: configuration, compatibility validation, and migration execution in classified environments Enterprise M365 Governance: design and implementation of holistic governance frameworks spanning SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, and Power Platform— including provisioning standards, lifecycle policies, metadata, taxonomy, records management, and DLPCollaboration Decision Frameworks: development of decision matrices defining where requirements should be fulfilled across SharePoint, Teams, Power Apps, ServiceNow, Confluence, and integrated tools Power Platform Governance: environment strategy, app intake and approval, DLP connector policies, and Shadow IT controlsSecurity&Compliance: M365 security posture assessment against NIST 800 series and federal/IC benchmarks; Microsoft Purview compliance review including sensitivity labeling, retention, and eDiscovery readiness Identity&Access Management: identity, authentication, and permissions assessment across low-side and high-side fabrics; cross-domain connectivity and data flow analysis Zero Trust&Copilot Readiness: governance framework alignment to NIST 800 series and Zero Trust principles; M365 Copilot readiness including metadata governance and sensitivity labeling prerequisites Dependency&Risk Management: dependency and risk register development, mitigation planning, fabric availability assessment, and ongoing burn-down reporting Migration&Modernization Roadmap: phased roadmap development with wave sequencing, ROM cost estimates, alternative sequencing options, and leadership-ready briefing materials Migration Execution: wave-based factory delivery of SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange migrations with pre-flight validation, cutover controls, rollback capability, and post-migration exception managementWorkflow Modernization Execution: Nintex/K2 to Power Platform conversion using sprint-based factory model with DLP guardrails, UAT cycles, and controlled cutovers Training&Operational Handoff: role-based training programs, runbooks, playbooks, governance knowledge transfer, and post-migration stabilization support through steady-state transition Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is required 8+ years of Microsoft 365 / SharePoint experience with direct delivery in federal or classified environments Demonstrated hands-on expertise with SharePoint Online architecture, site governance, information architecture, and permissions management Experience managing or executing SharePoint migration programs including wave-based delivery modelsExperience with AvePoint Fly or comparable enterprise migration tooling Experience with Nintex, K2, or similar workflow platforms and Power Platform modernization Working knowledge of Power Platform governance: environment strategy, DLP policies, app lifecycle, and Shadow IT controls Understanding of Microsoft Purview: sensitivity labeling, retention policies, compliance assessments, and records managementFamiliarity with NIST 800 series controls and Zero Trust architectural principles as applied to M365 Ability to lead a delivery team and coordinate across stakeholders, security officers, and technology partners Strong written communication skills; able to produce executive-ready briefing materials, roadmap documentation, and technical reportsPreferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting federal Intelligence Community programs Hands-on experience with M365 GCC High or classified M365 fabric deployments Direct experience with cross-domain solution (CDS) environments and high-side to low-side data transfer controls Familiarity with Confluence, ServiceNow, and their interaction with M365 in enterprise environmentsExperience designing or implementing collaboration platform decision frameworks and consolidation strategies Knowledge of M365 Copilot readiness practices and AI governance considerations Experience with AvePoint governance or migration products beyond Fly (e.g., Cloud Backup, Policies&Insights)