SUMMARY

The Solution Architect is a key role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions that meet the strategic and operational needs of an organization. This role involves working closely with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to create scalable and efficient cloud architectures leveraging cloud services and best practices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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• Seven or more years in IT consulting or enterprise-level IT architecture.

• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure Core services and capabilities, with an emphasis on the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Strong architectural and design skills to create scalable, reliable, and high-performance cloud solutions.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
• Relevant experience with Azure Backups, Azure Site Recovery, and general DR/HA best practices.
• Experience with on-premises datacenter infrastructure for compute, storage, or networking.
• Experience with converged and hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients and convey technical information clearly.
• Project management skills to lead and coordinate cloud implementation projects.
• Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES

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• Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, and Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for container management
• Familiarity with serverless computing architectures and services like Azure Functions
• Understanding of DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation
• Familiar with the deployment, configuration of Azure and non-Azure network virtual appliances and firewalls such as Azure Firewall, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.
• Knowledge of cloud-based big data and analytics services such as SQL Data Warehouse, Databricks, and ETL processes
• Query languages such as KQL and SQL
• Virtualization experience such as Hyper-V or VMware and management of those platforms such as vCenter and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.
• Exposure to market trends surrounding AI and business productivity improvement opportunities.

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• Develop comprehensive cloud solutions aligned with business objectives, considering factors like scalability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

• Lead technical teams in the development and deployment of cloud solutions, providing expert guidance and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet security and compliance standards including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement cost-effective cloud strategies, including resource optimization, usage monitoring, and budget management to maximize ROI.
• Provide expert level client-collateral including architectural drawings, documentation, and implementation guides for project architecture deliverables.
• Keep current of emerging technologies and industry trends, identify innovative solutions, and recognize opportunities for efficiency.
• Lead engagement teams, delegate responsibilities, and mentor fellow consultants.
• Work within the sales process to lead technical whiteboards, scope projects, create sales collateral, and present to C-Level executives.
• Review technical documentation and sales collateral for punctual and technical correctness.
• Identify new engagement offerings, create client deliverable templates, and revise existing client deliverables as needed.
• Identify future engagement opportunities during existing client engagements and convey those needs to account executives and practice leadership.