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Vinsys Information Technology Inc

Microsoft Cloud Architect 4 with State Client

Vinsys Information Technology Inc, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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Microsoft Cloud Architect 4 with State Client

Microsoft Cloud Architect 4 with State Client

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Client:

Town of Herndon

Location:

777 Lynn Street, Herndon VA 20170 (Onsite Role)

Job ID:

763724

On-Site Requirement

Mandatory on-site presence (5 days/week) to start. No exceptions. Remote flexibility may be permitted at a later stage at the manager’s discretion. Candidates must be willing and able to attend an in-person follow-up interview (after initial virtual interview); no offer will be made without an in-person meeting.

Position Overview

Lead planning, implementation, and change management of Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud solutions aligned with the Town’s IT Strategic Roadmap. Translate complex technical initiatives into clear visuals and plain language for executive-level communication. Act as both a strategic planner and hands-on implementer.

Key Responsibilities

Develop visual presentations, dashboards, and roadmaps for leadership audiences. Simplify complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders. Present to IT Steering Committee and executive teams to align IT goals with Town priorities. Align cloud initiatives with budget planning, organizational change readiness, and department objectives. Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, AD Connect, and Intune (MDM/MAM). Zero Trust Security (MFA, Conditional Access, DLP, legacy protocol blocking) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 SharePoint Online & Microsoft Teams Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain Microsoft cloud environments. Ensure all configurations follow Microsoft best practices and Town IT architecture. Lead change management activities, including communications, training, and readiness assessments. Develop user training, FAQs, and department-specific onboarding materials. Monitor adoption metrics and user feedback; refine rollout strategy accordingly. Anticipate and mitigate resistance to cloud transitions. Develop technical roadmaps, milestone plans, and resource forecasts. Track project risks, delays, and interdependencies; escalate as necessary. Coordinate efforts between vendors, IT staff, and business units for smooth execution. Conduct Town-wide training and department-specific Q&A sessions. Create user guides, knowledge base content, and technical documentation. Provide Tier 2/3 support during key rollouts and enforcement phases. Maintain SOPs, runbooks, and technical standards for ongoing operations.

Required Qualifications

8+ years in IT architecture or engineering, with 4+ years in Microsoft 365/cloud/security. Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive audiences and deliver polished technical documentation.

Proficiency In

Microsoft Entra ID & AD Connect Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM) SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive Zero Trust Architecture (MFA, Conditional Access, DLP) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Strong experience in change management, adoption enablement, and executive communication.

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Contract Job function

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