Principal Architect, Project Engineering

Summary

Join Thrive, a rapidly growing technology solutions provider, as a Principal Architect. You will devise implementation strategies, assess client readiness, and lead Thrive engineering teams on Enterprise client projects. The primary objective is to oversee successful technical execution of projects as defined in Thrive Project Plans. You will also contribute to hands-on engineering and technical decision-making. This role requires technical ownership of various projects involving Microsoft 365, Thrive Security Services, cloud platforms, and more. You will analyze client environments, coordinate engineers, translate business needs into technical solutions, and communicate effectively with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Degree or equivalent work experience
• 6-8+ years of Administrative and/or Project experience with Windows Server and related technologies
• 6-8+ years of workstation, network, and/or public cloud support experience
• Experience with monitoring and remote management tools
• Experience working with highly complex technical projects involving multiple workstreams
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of Thrive Enterprise client projects related (but not limited to) the following: Microsoft 365 Platform
• Thrive Security Service Offerings
• Cloud Infrastructure Platforms (VMWare, Azure, AWS)
• Network Infrastructure
• Windows Server Technology
• Line-of-business Applications
• Ability to assess and implement technologies across diverse computing environments for Thrive enterprise clients
• Analyze an unfamiliar client environment to determine the most secure, efficient and successful path to complete documented project goals
• Work through the project process to reach a successful outcome by: Coordinating and prioritizing engineers from multiple distributed teams
• Successfully translating customer business needs into technical realities
• Performing hands-on engineering as necessary
• Pivot technical approach to meet shifting priorities set by Thrive enterprise clients
• Clearly and professionally communicate project plans, potential impacts and testing procedures to Thrive enterprise clients at both a technical and an executive level
• Track and manage time effectively to accomplish multiple ongoing projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ServiceNow (or other project management software)
• Experience in ITIL methodology and change management processes
• Willingness to improve team process and contribute to team and company initiatives