Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect

Summary

Join Stoneridge Software as a Solution Architect and contribute to delivering Microsoft Cloud solutions. As a key member of the Cloud Services team, you will provide design, functional knowledge, and manage client relationships within the context of an individual role from early solution demos to going live on projects.

Requirements

• Current certification in Azure, M365, Security, or the ability to become certified within 12 months of starting in the role
• Strong understanding of Identity Management, Security, and Compliance
• 5+ years of experience in full lifecycle M365 implementations
• 5+ years of experience in technology services delivery
• 5+ years of experience in data solution design
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English
• Effective communication skills, including active listening and clear message conveyance
• Positive attitude towards change, showing flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work effectively in a team, fostering cooperation and inclusivity
• Willingness to mentor other team members periodically
• Degree in Technology or extensive experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Provide design, functional knowledge, and manage client relationships within the context of an individual role from early solution demos to going live on projects
• Provide delivery, pre-sales, oversight, and leadership for Microsoft Cloud projects including Azure, Co-Pilot, and Modern Work
• Ability to lead clients in security considerations around Microsoft Cloud Projects
• Understand client businesses and gather requirements for project needs and gap analysis
• Act as a trusted advisor for cloud solutions, you’ll be responsible for overall solution strategy, including roadmap, design, and consulting engagements
• Collaborate with various teams and project management to develop and execute solutions, provide leadership, and ensure project alignment
• Create and deliver solution blueprints, estimates, and functional design documents, while performing demonstrations and mentoring consultants
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, maintain knowledge of third-party vendors, and provide thought leadership and architectural guidance
• Mentor and grow less senior team members by having the ability to be hands on to provide a solution to a client
• Participate in pre-sales activities with technology services prospects to help sell them on Stoneridge’s ability to execute on the projects
• Write technical Statements of Work
• Facilitate the implementation and support of Microsoft Cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 modules focusing on areas such as Migrations, Networking, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Endpoint Management, Security, Identity, Management, Compliance, and more
• Conduct Azure and M365 projects with proper testing and documentation to assure successful customers
• Participate in the development of the sales to discovery to execution to Hypercare process for technology services projects and follow that process as it becomes outlined

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (premiums for employees paid for by the company)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
• Life insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Paid flexible time off
• Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Mobile/internet reimbursement
• Employee and family assistance program
• Learning and development allowance
• Employer charitable contribution
• Social wellness clubs
• Paid business mileage
• Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
• HSA contribution (US Only)