Sr. Microsoft Azure Pre Sales Architect
- Lead pre-sales engagements as the Microsoft Azure subject matter expert to solve customer problems and translate customer requirements into deliverable services
- Create blueprints for hybrid cloud infrastructures centered around Azure (network, server, storage, and management software topologies)
- Provide consulting expertise on Cloud Operational Model and Strategic Roadmap
- Own successful implementation of sold solutions by ensuring success transition of designed solutions to the delivery team and remain engaged with the client while becoming a “thought leader” for the next opportunity.
- Ensure that a quality solution is delivered in a timely manner, within budget, and to our client's satisfaction
- Communicate Trace3’s value proposition to varying technical and non-technical clients, including executive ''C'' level management, VP, and Director levels, and end-users
- Establish strong and lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers in client organizations
- Collaborate with Sales and Account Management team to develop sales playbooks outlining strategies for driving high value into strategic accounts
- Contribute to the development of internal best practices as well as new innovative consulting services offerings that we can take to market
- Contribute to Trace3’s presence and brand in the Cloud and DevOps community
Qualifications & Interests:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience with public, private and hybrid cloud architectures
- Experience working for a technology or consulting company with a focus on Microsoft Azure
- Minimum of basic level of certification in Microsoft Azure (Certified Azure Administrator or previous program version certification)
- Strong expertise in designing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies and presenting them to the client from proposal to implementation
- Knowledge and familiarity with adjacent technology areas including Network, Security, Identity and Access Management and Management and Monitoring
- Deep understanding of the current state of the art for infrastructure automation, continuous integration/deployment, SQL/NoSQL/NewSQL, networking, and cloud-based delivery models
- High level knowledge of automation platforms and tools (Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Resource Manager, Ansible, Chef, etc.)
- Technical Experience with Microsoft Azure:
- Foundational Services: (Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Virtual Machines, blob storage, Load Balancer, Azure Active Directory, App Service, Azure Database, etc.)
- Ability to mix deep technical expertise with simple, everyday language to deliver a story that is memorable, educational and useful
- Must have a firm grasp on the industry and anticipate trends and movements while balancing maturity and timing
- Motivated self-starter who loves to solve challenging problems and feels comfortable working directly with customers
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
- Comfortable managing multiple and changing priorities, and meeting deadlines in an entrepreneurial environment
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular