Microsoft 365 Backup Architect

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Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026

Work Setup: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Microsoft 365 Backup Architect to define and implement enterprise-scale backup architecture for Microsoft 365 workloads. This role involves designing high-availability and recovery strategies, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Rubrik or similar enterprise backup solutions and experience with large-scale deployments.

What you will do:

• Define end-to-end backup architecture for Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Design high-availability and recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards across all backup processes.
• Perform capacity planning for 350k users and petabyte-scale data environments.
• Integrate Rubrik with existing infrastructure and identity management systems.
• Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

• 8–10+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 with proven delivery of tenant backups at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in Rubrik Enterprise Backup solutions or similar tenant backup software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture and APIs.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise deployments and complex environments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as GDPR and financial regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.