Enterprise/IT Architect (Microsoft 365 & Identity)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Architect / Enterprise Architect (focus on Workplace, Collaboration, Identity, Productivity)
• Emphasis: *AI-ready* IT service organization with scalable architecture, automation, and AI-enabled services

Description

You will own the target architecture for Workplace, Collaboration, Identity, and Productivity platforms. You will define architecture standards, governance requirements, and technical guardrails for a global IT landscape, and advise business areas and IT teams on architecture and technology decisions. You will strategically evolve Microsoft 365, Identity, Security, and Compliance concepts based on Zero Trust and support IT transformations from design through implementation, identifying opportunities for standardization, automation, self-service, and AI-enabled services.

Responsibilities

• Own the target architecture for Workplace, Collaboration, Identity, and Productivity platforms
• Define architecture standards, governance rules, and technical guardrails
• Consult business units, projects, and IT teams on architecture and technology choices
• Strategically develop the Microsoft 365 platform and Identity, Security, and Compliance concepts for a Zero Trust approach
• Lead/assist IT transformation and modernization projects from conception to delivery
• Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, self-service, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-enabled services
• Shape an AI-ready IT service organization with modern, scalable architecture concepts

Requirements

• Completed IT training, computer science degree, or comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in IT architecture, Modern Workplace, Cloud, or Microsoft 365
• Experience designing and evolving complex IT landscapes
• Strong knowledge of Identity & Access Management and security and cloud technologies
• Experience with architecture standards, governance, and technical standardization
• Strong consulting, communication, and moderation skills; strategic thinking
• Structured, analytical work style
• Very good German and English skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding (Scheer Connect Days) and individual mentoring
• Tailored learning and further training (Empower Scheer)
• Fitness offers via partner providers and JobRad
• Flexible working hours, home office, workation, and part-time models
• A “Scheer tree” planted for your start