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This role requires deep technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Purview, along with proven client-facing consulting experience.\nThe Microsoft Solutions Architect will serve as a subject matter expert in Microsoft technologies, supporting enterprise clients through solution design, project delivery, technical oversight, and consulting engagements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.\nKey Responsibilities\nClient Engagement & Solution Delivery\nPerform assessments, solution design, and implementations of Digital Workplace solutions across Microsoft technologies.\nDesign and deploy solutions leveraging Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune/Endpoint Manager, Teams, and Purview.\nDeliver customer-facing workshops covering Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security, Data Governance, and Teams.\nLead large and complex engagements, including managing client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.\nProvide technical oversight for project teams, identify delivery gaps, support escalations, and ensure projects remain on track.\nCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, IT managers, and executive stakeholders.\nSupport project scoping and, as needed, the development and presentation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and Service Orders.\nTechnical Leadership & Business Development\nCoach and mentor team members and contribute to their professional development.\nReview and contribute to engagement deliverables and work products.\nCollaborate with presales teams to scope engagements, define timelines, and develop proposal content.\nIdentify opportunities for additional client services and collaborate with sales teams to support business growth.\nContribute to internal and external presentations, industry events, marketing initiatives, and technical thought leadership.\nDevelop best practices, reference architectures, and technical resources to enhance team capabilities.\nRequired Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in Microsoft environment architecture and solution design across on-premises and cloud-based services.\nHands-on experience designing and deploying solutions for:\nMicrosoft 365 (M365)\nMicrosoft Entra ID\nMicrosoft Intune / Endpoint Manager\nMicrosoft Teams\nMicrosoft Purview\n\nProven client-facing consulting experience, including direct interaction with technical and executive stakeholders.\nStrong understanding of Exchange Online, Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft security and compliance, and endpoint management.\nProficiency in PowerShell scripting.\nExperience supporting, administering, and architecting on-premises and cloud-based environments supporting 1,000+ concurrent users.\nAbility to perform non-cloud-related technical work, including configuration of on-premises Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory and Certificate Services.\nStrong understanding of the broader Microsoft technology stack.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to translate business, operational, and financial objectives into effective technical solutions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Windows 365 or Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).\nExperience with public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.\nExperience with third-party Microsoft ecosystem solutions such as Quest, ShareGate, or BitTitan.\nBachelor's degree preferred; relevant technical certifications and professional experience will also be considered.\nRequired Certifications\nCandidates must possess at least one certification from each of the following categories:\nMicrosoft Teams Administrator Associate OREndpoint Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Information Security Administrator Associate ORInformation Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate\nRecommended Certifications\nMicrosoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty\nMicrosoft Azure Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert\nMicrosoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate\nMicrosoft Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate\nMicrosoft 365 Administrator Expert\nDesired Skills\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and provide project oversight.\nExcellent collaboration and interpersonal skills across technical teams, business units, and client organizations.\nExperience contributing to project scoping, Statements of Work, Service Orders, and proposals.\nStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nAbility to develop and deliver presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.\nAbility to adapt communication style to different audiences.\nAbility to work independently with minimal management oversight.\nStrong commitment to timely communication and meeting project deliverables.\nComfortable participating in extended client and project meetings.\nWork Arrangement\nLocation: Remote, with occasional onsite travel as needed\nDuration: 3 months to start, with potential for extension\nHours: Minimum 32 hours per week\nTime Zone: Must be available to work PST or MST business hours\nLocation Preference: Candidates residing in Western states are strongly preferred. 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