Technical Architect, Cloud

Job description

**Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.** A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work! **Are you passionate about strategic technical projects and working for a company that embraces cutting- edge technology?** We are looking for an experienced and innovative **Azure Technical Architect** for our **Denver**branch to design and deliver Microsoft Azure deployments based on customer requirements and best practices! Your experience in architecture, design, and implementation of the Microsoft technology stack will ensure you’re successful in this role. Taking an Agile approach, you will be given the opportunity to deepen your knowledge base and expand your skills while delivering world class solutions to our clients. ### A Day in the Life: - Designing, architecting and implementing industry leading cloud and Azure technical solutions by understanding client requirements through your savvy consulting skills, both business and technical - Creating detailed documentation including conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, and transition to operations information - Working as a subject matter expert to deliver projects from initiation through to successful implementation - Managing different Cloud platforms including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and various environments including public, private, and hybrid - Designing, implementing and supporting networking, virtualization, Windows, and storage and backup solutions - Working with Entra AD, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Office 365 as needed - Automating Azure tasks using PowerShell - Moving or expanding Entra AD from on premise to Azure - Migrating workloads to Azure - Assessing client’s environment for migration to Azure - Working with other Long View business units and practices to ensure projects progress efficiently and in a timely fashion towards successful closure - Keeping abreast of relevant industry certifications and accreditations as aligned with key practices and technology partners - Attending and representing Long View at the latest industry events ### What You Bring: - 5+ years of industry experience working as a subject matter expert in the Microsoft technology stack - 3+ years of experience advising on, managing and/or successfully delivering cloud solutions, specifically Azure (IaaS, PaaS or SaaS) using Azure native or IaC. - Familiarity with Microsoft architecture and best practices - Self-motivation and a desire to be interactive and adaptable in a collaborative working environment - Ability to: - Grasp new technology concepts rapidly and assess their relevance for business needs - Effectively communicate to different audiences clearly and concisely in written, oral and various presentation formats - Manage multiple projects through to completion while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction - Strong consulting skills ### What Makes You Extra Awesome: - Post-secondary education and Microsoft Certifications are assets ### Why Work at Long View: - **Great people and culture** - **Fun is one of our core values** - **Career growth**– Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities - **Interesting work**– Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies - **Flexible environment**– A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness