Solutions Architect - Azure

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

The Solutions Architect - Azure will provide customer-facing services to our customers to help them define and oversee cloud-based initiatives. The Solutions Architect - Azure is responsible for helping strategize, architect, and implement various solutions that support SHI customer’s move to the Public Cloud. The Solutions Architect will design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing, analyzing system requirements and ensuring that systems are securely integrated with current applications.

Role Description

• Design and implement Cloud solutions and related technologies including but not limited to, Network Design, Security Architecture, Governance Best Practices and Connectivity.

• Perform design and implementation work that may include logical design, I/O design, cloud architecture analysis and design, system migration and systems engineering.

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on projects and workshops, overseeing the work of others and being accountable for the outcome of the project.

• Develop technical roadmaps for future cloud implementations on Public Cloud platforms.

• Plan, manage, and troubleshoot Cloud services deployment.

• Perform PowerShell, python and bash scripting for automation, documentation and standardization.

• Develop business case analysis on potential project.

• Ensure security is integrated into all cloud architecture solutions.

• Lead the development of SOWs, working closely with various teams to ensure alignment with client needs and business objectives.

• Drive revenue growth within the professional services team by identifying new opportunities and optimizing service offerings.

• Collaborate with SHI Stakeholder partner teams to create synergistic service solutions.

• Engage with SHI sales teams, including front line sellers and customer success managers, to ensure a unified approach to service delivery and client engagement.

• Contribute to practice development by identifying areas for growth, leading innovation initiatives, and creating and maintaining practice standards to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.

• Demonstrate deep expertise in Service Delivery and provide thought leadership and guidance to clients and SHI teams on best practices, trends, and innovations in technology.

• Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement based on industry trends and professional business knowledge.

• Oversee and facilitate the evaluation and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, and provide relevant technology/architecture recommendations.

• Stay current with new technologies and frameworks, drive the retirement of legacy solutions/technologies, and recommend adopting new partners or solution components.

Behaviors and Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.

• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.

• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.

• Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance.

• Teamwork: Can build and lead multiple teams, fostering a cooperative environment and ensuring effective communication between team members.

• Self-Motivation: Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self-motivation.

Skill Level Requirements

• Proficiency in overseeing and directing projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Intermediate

• Ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes - Intermediate

• Ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively - Intermediate

• Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions - Intermediate

• Ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions - Intermediate

• Ability to develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and drive revenue growth through professional services engagements - Intermediate

• Extensive experience working on large scale IT projects related to design, deployment and configuration - Intermediate

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience

• 5+ years of experience designing and architecting solutions in Azure

• Willingness to travel occasionally

• Deep understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Thorough understanding of Cloud Computing: virtualization technologies, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service Cloud delivery models and the current competitive landscape

• Thorough understanding of infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisor, storage, monitoring, security etc.) and have experience with orchestration to develop a cloud solution

• Experience migrating workloads to the Public Cloud or managing workloads in the Public Cloud

Certifications

• AZ - 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator

• AZ - 305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

The base salary for this position is $136,000 - $176,000. The estimated on-target earnings, or OTE, which includes a base salary and bonus/commissions, are $170,000 - $220,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status