Architect, Professional Services (Azure)

Softchoice•Chicago, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Architect, you will design and lead the implementation of solutions that drive efficiency and address customer challenges. You will deliver on project scopes with a focus on technical excellence, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and future business growth.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
8+ years’ work experience in a client-facing professional services role, or 10+ years of related industry experience
Expert knowledge of Azure Services
Expert technical knowledge of the following Microsoft Azure topics: Subscriptions Management, Security and Monitoring, Azure Policies, Resource Organization, Azure Identity and Access Management, Azure Networking, Cost Management, Business Continuity Planning
A strong understanding of infrastructure as code, Cloud automation, governance, and cost optimization
An expert level understanding of technology components – client, storage, compute, virtualization, Networking, and Security
Strong scripting skills in various languages and platforms, including PowerShell
Excellent knowledge of core areas in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and Cloud Identity
Application/Database/Infrastructure migrations from on-prem to Hybrid/Cloud
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, presentation and consulting skills, including technical writing
The ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of some or all of the following technologies is an asset: DevOps tools like GitHub, Azure DevOps, BitBucket, containerization concepts, and Kubernetes.
Microsoft certification: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Network Engineer Associate and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certs aligned with Specialty Path.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with pre-sales and sales teams and clients to understand business requirements and design comprehensive technology solutions.
Provide technical expertise and support during the sales process, including presentations, demonstrations, and proposal development.
Assume technical leader role during design and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Provide overviews of complex solutions, architectures, integrations and project updates with precision and clarity to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security standards and compliance best practices.
Lead troubleshooting efforts, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Mentor junior engineers.
Create and complete project documentation, using templates and maintain a high level of accuracy and quality.
Contribute to the development and growth of the Azure Cloud Delivery Practice, including creating best practices, methodologies, templates and offerings.
Timely timesheet submission and detailed work notes.