Technical Architect, Azure

iT1, a leading national technology solution provider headquartered in Tempe, AZ, is looking for a motivated Solutions Architect for Azure to join our Consulting team. iT1 has been recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" in Arizona for the past 11 years. This is a testament to the great team and culture we have here at iT1!

The Technical Architect, Azure is responsible for design, build and delivery of complex projects focusing on Microsoft technologies across all industry verticals to meet our client’s technology and business needs. The Technical Architect, Azure is expected to have experience and strength in design with an emphasis on implementation, and delivery of cloud-based solutions for enterprise clients. This includes, but is not limited to hosting whiteboard discussions, developing technical architecture, and preparing client documentation. You must have significant solution implementation and integration experience with a strong understanding of Microsoft's Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Framework strategies.

Our engineering team consults with our project management team and clients to deploy highly technical solutions to help our clients achieve their business objectives. This person will be a subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities covering one or more technology areas.

Requirements

• Design, develop, build, and deploy cloud solutions using Azure services, such as compute, storage, networking, security, identity, database, analytics, AI, IoT, etc.
• Implement and deploy cloud solutions using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, etc.
• Optimize and troubleshoot cloud solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, etc.
• Manage and maintain cloud solutions using Azure Portal, CLI, SDK, etc.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in cloud technologies and Azure platform.
• Work with Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc.
• Work with Azure Virtual Desktop solutions, such as Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session, Windows 10 Enterprise single-session, Windows 7 Enterprise single-session, etc.
• Work with Microsoft security solutions, such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, Azure Firewall, Azure VPN Gateway, etc.
• Work with Azure Governance solutions, such as Azure Resource Manager, Azure Resource Groups, Azure Subscriptions, Azure Management Groups, Azure Blueprints, etc.
• Work with identity and access management solutions, such as Azure AD Connect, Azure AD Domain Services, Azure AD B2C, Azure AD B2B, etc.
• Work with Defender for Cloud solutions, such as Azure Defender for Servers, Azure Defender for App Service, Azure Defender for Storage, Azure Defender for SQL, etc.
• Work with migrations solutions, such as Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, Azure Site Recovery, etc.
• Document and present detailed technical designs and requirements
• Define data management and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, security, and compliance of data within Microsoft technologies
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance, scalability and implement solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Partners and mentors with other architects and engineers to share your knowledge and experience and foster a collaborative and learning culture.
• Participate in planning, daily, review, and retrospective meetings and deliver solutions as a team using proven methodologies and tools.
• Participate in peer review and signs off on detailed designs with project / executive sponsorship and ensures alignment with the overall architecture and design principles.
• Drive service designs and outcomes that are globally available, secure, and reliable to our customers and adhere to quality standards.
• Execute daily tasks across multiple projects and prioritize the work based on the business value and urgency.
• Manage and report time spent on all work activities and tracks the progress and status of the deliverables. 

Job Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Must have 5+ years of senior-level experience with related technologies
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical consulting role and must be comfortable in client-facing meetings

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome difficult challenges
• Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual
• Complete assigned tasks
• Azure IaaS experience:
• Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Azure Backup
• Azure Networking
• Azure automation, ARM templates, JSON
• Virtualization capabilities:
• VMware
• Hyper V
• Physical to Virtual migrations (P2V)
• Core data center skills:
• Storage
• Networking
• Windows Server administration
• Scripting and automation
• Microsoft technical certification in 3-4 competency areas
• Advanced technical skill in 1-2 complimentary areas

Preferred Certifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Azure Network Engineer Associate

Job Location and Working Hours:

• Remote if candidate residence is outside reasonable commute to Tempe, AZ.
• Hybrid if candidate is local to the Tempe, AZ area.
• Working hours will be in alignment with Arizona time zone

Physical Demands May Include:

• Sit at a computer for 8 hours per day
• Keyboarding for 8 hours per day
• Near Vision (working with small objects or reading small print)
• Speaking (communicating information to clients/coworkers)
• Hearing Requirements (In person speech, telephone, other sounds)

Benefits

• Insurance: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Leave and Holidays: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: 401K Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• In-house fitness center

*iT1 is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.