Internal Solutions Architect, Microsoft

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct assessments, design solutions, and implement enterprise Digital Workplace solutions utilizing Microsoft technologies.

• Create and deploy solutions using Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Teams, and Purview.

• Facilitate customer workshops that cover Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security, Data Governance, and Teams.

• Lead substantial and intricate engagements, manage client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Provide technical guidance for project teams, identify delivery gaps, support escalations, and maintain project timelines.

• Articulate complex technical concepts to engineers, IT managers, and executive stakeholders.

• Assist in project scoping and create and present Statements of Work and Service Orders as required.

• Coach and mentor team members while contributing to their professional growth.

• Review and contribute to engagement deliverables and work products.

• Collaborate with presales teams to define engagement scopes, establish timelines, and develop proposal content.

• Identify additional client service opportunities and work with sales teams to foster business growth.

• Contribute to presentations, industry events, marketing initiatives, and technical thought leadership.

• Establish best practices, reference architectures, and technical resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in architecture and solution design within the Microsoft environment, covering both on-premises and cloud services.

• Practical experience in designing and deploying Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Purview solutions.

• Demonstrated client-facing consulting experience with both technical and executive stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft security and compliance, and endpoint management.

• Proficient in PowerShell scripting.

• Experience in supporting, administering, and architecting environments (on-premises and cloud-based) that cater to over 1,000 concurrent users.

• Capability to perform non-cloud-related technical tasks, including the configuration of on-premises Microsoft technologies like Active Directory and Certificate Services.

• Comprehensive understanding of the broader Microsoft technology ecosystem.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to convert business, operational, and financial goals into effective technical solutions.

• Preferred experience with Windows 365 or Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

• Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP is preferred.

• Experience with third-party Microsoft ecosystem solutions like Quest, ShareGate, or BitTitan is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant technical certifications and professional experience will also be taken into account.

• At least one certification from each of the following categories is required: Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate OR Endpoint Administrator Associate; Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate OR Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, organizational, time management, presentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Availability for extended client and project meetings.

• Must be available to work during PST or MST business hours.

• Preference will be given to candidates residing in Western states; those outside of Western states will receive lower priority.

🏝️ Benefits

• W2 employment.

• 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional onsite travel as needed.

• Minimum of 32 hours per week.