The Opportunity: We are seeking a Microsoft Cloud Architect to help expand and mature our Microsoft Cloud practice. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic business insight to deliver Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist and trusted advisor with a strong background in Microsoft cloud architecture, digital workplace transformation, and enterprise-scale solution delivery. You’ll guide clients through design, adoption, and optimization of Microsoft cloud technologies while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, security standards, and best practices.

Role: Microsoft Cloud Architect
Experience: 15 Years
Work Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Project Duration: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Solution Strategy & Architecture

Design and architect end-to-end Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions.
Develop integrated solutions leveraging Azure, M365, Entra ID, Defender, and Purview.
Conduct Well-Architected Reviews, migration assessments, and security posture evaluations.
Partner with Account Executives and Client Solution Managers to define opportunity scope and technical approach.

Pre-Sales & Client Engagement

Support pre-sales activities by defining architecture, technical scope, and implementation plans.
Deliver technical presentations, demos, and workshops to both executive and technical audiences.
Provide guidance on Microsoft licensing transitions (EA to CSP), Reserved Instances, and cost optimization.
Assist with licensing strategy, quote validation, and onboarding for Microsoft cloud services.

Delivery Oversight & Leadership

Provide architectural oversight throughout delivery to ensure design integrity and consistency.
Collaborate with Microsoft and partner ecosystem to align on ECIF, MCI, and co-op funding opportunities.
Participate in go-to-market planning, customer workshops, and incentive strategy sessions.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay current on Microsoft 365 roadmap updates and emerging technologies (e.g., Copilot for M365, Viva Insights, Power Platform).
Contribute to internal practice development through documentation, training, and process improvement.
Develop reference architectures, accelerators, and reusable design templates.
Drive innovation through automation, AI integration, and process optimization within M365.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience: 15+ years in IT, including at least 8 years focused on Microsoft solutions architecture and delivery.
Technical Expertise:
- Deep experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud architecture, design, and migration.
- Strong understanding of EA/CSP licensing models, Partner Center, and Microsoft incentives.
- Proficiency across Modern Work (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
- Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Identity Governance.
- Knowledge of Security & Compliance tools (Purview, Defender, DLP, MIP).
- Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI integration).
- Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Graph API).
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong consulting, presentation, and documentation capabilities.
- Experience supporting enterprise clients across multiple industries.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com

Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge℠ Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.

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