Sr. Solution Architect to foster strong client relationships, providing design and oversight and getting granular when required to deliver projects

Our client is looking for Sr. Solution Architect to foster strong client relationships, providing design and oversight and getting granular when required to deliver projects.

Must Have's:

• 10+ years as a Solution Architect
• 10+ years in a Consulting type role
• 10+ years of experience working as a subject matter expert in at least 2 technology areas (Microsoft, cloud, virtualization and networking)
• 10+ years experience wide range of technologies such as: Server, Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/LDAP, ADFS, Office 365, Azure, System Center Suite, Intune, Hyper V and VMware vSphere
• Communicate with all levels of management, stakeholders and present when required
• Experience facilitating impactful workshops (envisioning workshops, art-of-the-possible sessions)
• Experience with Sales- RFP's, RFQ's and RFI's
• Microsoft related technical certifications

Responsibilities:

• Ensure technology designs and implementations solve clients’ requirements and challenges
• Design, architect and implement standard or custom technical solutions (at times oversees the design, architecture and implementation)
• Develop complete technology solutions across a breadth of technology options, taking into account all aspects of architecture including business and technical requirements, sizing, infrastructure, data protection, security and recovery items
• Create relevant documentation as required (including but not limited to conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, transition to operations information)
• Industry Events Collaborator
• Represents at vendor and industry events as required
• Participate and contribute including sharing learnings and information with the larger team that is not present at the event
• May host presentations and/or education sessions
• Trusted Advisor
• Align with clients to build long term relationships that further business value for the client
• Analyze complex requirements and develops IT strategies and multi-technology solutions aligned with industry-accepted best practices
• Keep abreast of relevant industry certifications and accreditations as aligned with key practices and technology partners

Who you are:

• Demonstrated life-long learner who is motivated to stay relevant in area of expertise
• Solution focused mindset and creative thinker
• Strong consulting, collaboration and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in complex and dynamic work environments
• Interest in and knowledgeable about current news, system information, problems, changes and updates relevant to the IT user community
• Passionate about total customer satisfaction and creating a great client experience
• Committed to four core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and Fun
• Excited about and willing to take 2 - 4 training events per year
• Willing to assist in other areas of the business
• Supportive and aware of following all policies including our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Respectful Workplace Programs
• Participates in various government audits and special programs every year. Part of your duties will be to participate in these programs where needed as it relates to your technology area(s).