Solutions Architect

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Facilitate customer-facing workshops that cover topics such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security, Data Governance, and Teams.

• Manage large and intricate engagements, nurture client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Provide technical guidance for project teams, identify delivery gaps, assist with escalations, and keep projects on schedule.

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

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

• Mentor and coach team members, contributing to their professional growth.

• Review deliverables and work products associated with engagements.

• Collaborate with presales teams to define the scope of engagements, establish timelines, and create proposal content.

• Identify further client-service opportunities and work alongside sales teams to foster business growth.

• Contribute to presentations, industry events, marketing campaigns, and thought leadership in technical areas.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in Microsoft environment architecture and solution design for both on-premises and cloud-based 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.

• Deep understanding 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 for over 1,000 concurrent users, both on-premises and in the cloud.

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

• Strong grasp of the wider Microsoft technology ecosystem.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Experience with Windows 365 or Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is preferred.

• 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.

• Must hold at least one certification from each required category: Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate or Endpoint Administrator Associate; Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate or Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate.

• Candidates located in Western states are strongly preferred; candidates from outside Western states will be given lower priority.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• W2 employment.

• 3-month contract with the potential for extension.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional onsite travel as required.

• Minimum of 32 hours per week.