Solution Architect - Azure

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At Microsoft, our core mission is empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Industry Solutions (IS) is a global organization of over 16,000 strategic sellers, industry experts, elite engineers, architects and consultants, who along with delivery experts are working together to bring Microsoft’s mission of empowerment – and cutting-edge technology - to life for the world’s most influential customers. We are on the front lines of innovation, working side-by-side with customers to drive value across the entirety of their digital transformation journey.  Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) 

• OR master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) 

• OR equivalent experience. 

• 4+ years managing multiple, complex projects or portfolios. 

• 2+ years' experience leading blended, multidisciplinary teams. 

• Prior experience working in the Defence Industry.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) 

• OR master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) 

• OR equivalent experience. 

• 8+ years technical sales experience.  

• 8+ years project management experience. 

• 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers. 

• Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g., Security). 

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Responsibilities:

• Understand the customer/partner technical environment and gather insights to shape projects.
• Design and deploy architecture using existing methodologies and reference architecture.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to drive project/technical governance.
• Lead collaboration with the Account Team to understand the business solution/problem and build a realistically costed solution approach.
• Anticipate and identify scenarios that could slow or impede pre-sales/delivery and develop a strategy to circumvent them.
• Develop new and/or improvements to existing intellectual property.
• Act as a trusted advisor to external stakeholders and develop a deep network of internal/external relationships.
• Provide thought leadership by sharing deep insight and driving critical decisions.