Senior Architect - M365

Description

4 Days in the office from any of our locations in RI, Iselin NJ, MA, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ and couple other locations

Role is not relocation eligible.

At Citizens, we’re more than a bank! Here, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role and make an impact! By leveraging your technical skills and thirst for innovation, you will produce technologies that will ensure Citizen’s market leadership.

We are currently seeking a Solutions Architect who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions leveraging Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and modern integration technologies. This role is ideal for someone who is well‑rounded in the M365 tools and products, understands endpoint management (including mobile), and thrives in a collaborative environment where they can influence strategy, mentor teams, and roll up their sleeves to ensure successful delivery and help others succeed.

• Solution Design:
  Identify and deliver outcomes that meet business and technical requirements while balancing objectives and constraints.
• Rapid Prototyping:
  Apply rapid prototyping to validate design concepts, engage stakeholders early, and reduce delivery risk through iterative development.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
  Partner with product owners, scrum masters, and managers to align on goals, mentor colleagues, assist in roadmap development, and clarify architectural concepts.
• Delivery Support:
  Provide guidance and occasional hands‑on involvement to ensure successful implementation.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years in IT solution design or architecture roles, with at least 1–2 years working with Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, One Drive, Teams phone) and governance.
• Experience with Power Platform usage, Administration and governance frameworks to control the platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot studio, environments).
• Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, JSON, Microsoft Graph) and data integration tools.
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Endpoint Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) and managing a variety of operating systems. Experienced in Windows administration, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions including Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Mac OS and Jamf as well as mobile device management.
• Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in regulated industries to apply to designs.
• Understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments.
• Understanding of Azure Active Directory / Entra , identity management, and SSO.
• Over familiarity with Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data modeling and governance best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor and support delivery teams when needed.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to scalability and performance.

• Strategic Alignment:
  Roadmaps and designs align with enterprise architecture and business priorities.
• Solution Quality:
  Solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards with minimal rework.
• Delivery Timeliness:
  Architectural deliverables completed on schedule to support project timelines.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction:
  Positive feedback from business and technical teams on solution design and collaboration.
• Mentorship Impact:
  Delivery teams demonstrate improved capability and confidence through your guidance.
• Innovation Contribution:
  Proactive recommendations for new tools, patterns, or practices that improve efficiency and scalability.

The salary range for this position is $ 111,803 – 167,704 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual…