Collaboration Architect (O365 & Application Packaging)

Role Summary The Collaboration Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise collaboration platforms and application delivery services across global environments. The role requires deep expertise in Microsoft 365 Collaboration Technologies, Application Packaging, Software Distribution, Endpoint Management, and Digital Workplace Transformation.

The architect will lead modernization initiatives involving Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft 365 Apps, App Packaging, Application Virtualization, and software deployment platforms while ensuring secure, scalable, and user-centric workplace solutions. O365 migration and collaboration environments are key transformation areas referenced within enterprise workforce transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration Architecture

- Define enterprise collaboration strategy and architecture roadmap.
- Design and govern Microsoft 365 collaboration solutions.
- Drive workplace modernization initiatives and collaboration transformation programs.
- Establish standards, policies, and governance frameworks for collaboration platforms.
- Provide technical leadership during mergers, acquisitions, workplace migrations, and tenant transformation projects.

Microsoft 365 (O365) Architecture

Architect and support

- Microsoft Teams
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive for Business
- Microsoft 365 Apps
- Microsoft Viva (preferred)
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Purview

Key responsibilities include:

- Tenant architecture and governance.
- Teams lifecycle management.
- Collaboration security strategy.
- Hybrid and cloud migration planning.
- Information protection and compliance implementation.
- Identity and access integration.

Application Packaging & Deployment Lead enterprise-scale application lifecycle management including:

- Application discovery and rationalization.
- Packaging and deployment design.
- Application compatibility assessments.
- Software distribution architecture.
- Application modernization initiatives.

Build and manage:
- MSI Packaging
- MSIX Packaging
- App-V Virtualization




- Application Streaming Solutions
- Packaging Automation Frameworks

Enterprise documentation references adoption of modern MSIX packaging alongside traditional MSI-based deployments. Endpoint & Software Distribution Architecture

Design solutions leveraging

- Microsoft SCCM / MECM
- Microsoft Intune
- Endpoint Manager
- Autopilot
- Windows 11 Modern Workplace

Architect:
- Software distribution strategies
- Patch management solutions
- Application deployment automation
- Unified Endpoint Management
- Device compliance frameworks

Enterprise digital workplace programs include Intune, SCCM and unified endpoint management capabilities. Application Virtualization & Modernization

- Lead App-V to MSIX migration initiatives.
- Define application modernization roadmaps.
- Design virtualized application environments.
- Support VDI, Citrix and AVD application delivery models.
- Establish packaging best practices and quality standards.

Enterprise workforce transformation initiatives reference App-V migrations, application delivery services and large-scale application modernization programs. Security & Compliance

- Implement Microsoft Security and Compliance best practices.
- Support Zero Trust architecture principles.
- Implement Conditional Access controls.
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with security teams on collaboration governance.

Automation & Innovation

Develop automation solutions using

- PowerShell
- Microsoft Graph API
- Azure Automation
- Power Platform

Drive:
- Self-service application deployment
- Packaging automation
- Collaboration onboarding automation
- Operational efficiency improvements

Stakeholder & Technical Leadership

- Act as the technical authority for Collaboration and Packaging domains.
- Engage with client leadership, security teams,



workplace teams, and infrastructure teams.
- Participate in solutioning, estimations, proposals, and transformation roadmaps.
- Mentor engineering, packaging, and workplace teams.
- Conduct architecture reviews and technical governance sessions.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

- 10+ years of IT Infrastructure / Digital Workplace experience.
- 5+ years in Microsoft 365 architecture roles.
- 5+ years in Application Packaging and Software Deployment.
- Experience supporting global enterprise environments.

Microsoft 365 Expertise

Solid knowledge of

- Microsoft Teams
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Microsoft 365 Apps
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Teams Voice & Collaboration Solutions

Application Packaging Expertise Hands-on experience with:

- MSI Packaging
- MSIX Packaging
- App-V
- AdminStudio
- Wise Package Studio
- Flexera
- Application Compatibility Testing
- Application Rationalization

Endpoint Management

Strong knowledge of

- SCCM / MECM
- Microsoft Intune
- Endpoint Manager
- Windows 10/11
- Autopilot
- Group Policy
- Software Distribution

Preferred Technical Skills

- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
- PowerShell Scripting
- ServiceNow
- Azure Services
- Microsoft Defender Suite
- Packaging Automation Frameworks

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certifications

- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Industry Certifications

- ITIL Foundation / Managing Professional
- TOGAF
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Preferred)

Key Competencies

- Collaboration Architecture
- Digital Workplace Transformation
- Application Packaging Strategy
- Software Distribution Governance
- Architecture & Design
- Stakeholder Management
- Presentation & Executive Communication
- Risk Management
- Automation & Innovation
- Client Relationship Management

Education Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.

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