Full-Time
M365 Engineer
iSoftStone
5,001-10,000 employees
IT services and digital transformation provider
Compensation Overview
$66 - $71/hr
Palo Alto, CA, USA
In Person
On-site only; 100% on-site in Palo Alto, CA (W2 contract).
Category
 DevOps & Infrastructure (1) |
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Required Skills
PowerShell
Microsoft Azure
Cryptography
Requirements
- Experience designing and implementing scalable Microsoft 365 solutions including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams and Azure cloud services.
- Lead cloud architecture planning and design for migrations, upgrades, and new deployments across the organization.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions using Microsoft 365 services.
- Define best practices for implementing Microsoft 365 workloads in hybrid or cloud-only environments.
- Architect and implement solutions in Azure including identity management (Azure Active Directory), networking, storage, compute, and security configurations.
- Design and manage Azure Active Directory for seamless identity and access management across the enterprise.
- Implement Azure governance frameworks, including policies, compliance, and monitoring to ensure secure and efficient use of cloud resources.
- Configure hybrid connectivity solutions using tools like Azure AD Connect, Azure VPN, and ExpressRoute.
- Oversee the deployment and management of Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive) ensuring scalability and high availability.
- Provide architectural oversight for the setup and configuration of Microsoft Teams, ensuring proper integration with other Office 365 services and on-premises systems.
- Lead migration efforts from legacy systems (Exchange, SharePoint, etc.) to Office 365, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
- Implement and manage compliance, retention, and governance policies using Office 365 tools like Microsoft Compliance Center and Security & Compliance Center.
- Implement and enforce security controls, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Information Protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across the Microsoft 365 environment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements through Azure AD roles, encryption, and auditing features.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to continuously monitor and enhance security postures within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Develop and implement automation for Microsoft 365 workloads using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or Logic Apps to streamline operational tasks.
- Optimize costs and performance of Microsoft 365 services through monitoring and tuning.
- Drive the adoption of new features and services in Microsoft 365 and Azure, staying up-to-date with the latest developments and innovations.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft 365, providing guidance and mentorship to IT teams and end-users.
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders to develop roadmaps, strategy, and vision for the cloud architecture.
- Lead and manage architecture reviews, ensuring that design choices meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable Microsoft 365 solutions, encompassing both Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams) and Azure cloud services.
- Lead cloud architecture planning and design for migrations, upgrades, and new deployments across the organization.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions using Microsoft 365 services.
- Define best practices for implementing Microsoft 365 workloads in hybrid or cloud-only environments.
- Architect and implement solutions in Azure, including identity management (Azure AD), networking, storage, compute, and security configurations.
- Design and manage Azure AD for seamless identity and access management across the enterprise.
- Implement Azure governance frameworks, including policies, compliance, and monitoring to ensure secure and efficient use of cloud resources.
- Configure hybrid connectivity solutions using tools like Azure AD Connect, Azure VPN, and ExpressRoute.
- Oversee the deployment and management of Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive) ensuring scalability and high availability.
- Provide architectural oversight for the setup and configuration of Microsoft Teams, ensuring proper integration with other Office 365 services and on-premises systems.
- Lead migration efforts from legacy systems (Exchange, SharePoint, etc.) to Office 365, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
- Implement and manage compliance, retention, and governance policies using Office 365 tools like Microsoft Compliance Center and Security & Compliance Center.
- Implement and enforce security controls, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Information Protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across the Microsoft 365 environment.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements through Azure AD roles, encryption, and auditing features.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to continuously monitor and enhance security postures within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Develop and implement automation for Microsoft 365 workloads using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or Logic Apps to streamline operational tasks.
- Optimize costs and performance of Microsoft 365 services through monitoring and tuning.
- Drive the adoption of new features and services in Microsoft 365 and Azure, staying up-to-date with the latest developments and innovations.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft 365, providing guidance and mentorship to IT teams and end-users.
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders to develop roadmaps, strategy, and vision for the cloud architecture.
- Lead and manage architecture reviews, ensuring that design choices meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin is Preferred
iSoftStone provides IT services and digital transformation for large enterprises. It delivers consulting, software development, cloud, data management, AI, digital experience, testing, and business process outsourcing through long-term contracts and partnerships. It differentiates itself with a global delivery network serving 2,600+ clients, including 90+ Fortune Global 500 firms, plus a software-hardware integration approach with Tongfang Computer. Its goal is to expand internationally and offer end-to-end IT solutions that combine software services with hardware capabilities for major customers.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kirkland, Washington
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2025 revenue grew 28.65% year-on-year to RMB 7.011 billion, demonstrating strong momentum.
- July 2025 'iSoftStone Digital' brand launch and Kingdee partnership accelerate international expansion.
- Tier-2 and tier-3 Chinese urbanization drives recurring smart city and digital infrastructure demand.
What critics are saying
- Tongfang Computer integration failure destroys margins; hardware requires different operational expertise than software.
- US export controls on Chinese tech vendors block Western client contracts and supply chains.
- Loss of 2-3 Fortune Global 500 clients reduces revenue 15-25% due to concentration risk.
- Hardware revenue growth compresses blended margins as Tongfang operates at lower software margins.
- China-US tech decoupling forces US clients to shift work to domestic or allied vendors.
- Kingdee partnership dependency creates acquisition or termination risk if strategic priorities shift.
- Government contract ties expose company to US regulatory scrutiny and client blacklisting.
- AI commoditization erodes consulting premiums as OpenAI and cloud providers compress fees.
- Wage inflation in China and India increases labor costs, eroding unit economics.
- ChiNext delisting or regulatory suspension destroys shareholder value and capital access.
What makes iSoftStone unique
- Software-hardware integration via Tongfang Computer acquisition differentiates from pure-play IT services competitors.
- End-to-end smart city expertise across 80 Chinese cities creates recurring infrastructure revenue.
- Diversified service portfolio spanning cloud, IoT, blockchain, 5G, and semiconductors enables cross-selling.
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Dec 25th, 2024
Internationally, ISoftStone has expanded its footprint, collaborating with Kingdee International Software Group in Singapore to provide digital solutions and services to global customers.
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