The Solution Architect is a key role responsible for leading, designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions that meet the strategic and operational needs of an organization. This role involves engaging with clients & stakeholders, working in cross-functional teams, to understand business drivers, assess complex client environments, and design reliable, scalable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies & solutions leveraging cloud services and industry best-practices.
Summary:
The Solution Architect is a key role responsible for leading, designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions that meet the strategic and operational needs of an organization. This role involves engaging with clients & stakeholders, working in cross-functional teams, to understand business drivers, assess application portfolios, and design reliable, scalable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies & solutions leveraging cloud services and industry best-practices.
Responsibilities The position requires a strong background in information architecture/business analysis, particularly in SharePoint and Power Platform, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEngage with client executive and technical stakeholders to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient solutionsDeveloping comprehensive solutions aligned with business objectives, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, efficiency, and costProvide expert level client-collateral including architectural drawings, design specifications, implementation guides, documentation, and operational proceduresLead technical teams in the development and deployment of cloud solutions, providing expert guidance, and resolving complex technical challengesEnsure cloud solutions meet security and compliance standards, including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirementsImplement cost-effective strategies to maximize return-on-investment for our clientsLead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the cloud solution architect communityKeep current of emerging technologies and industry trends, identify innovative solutions, and recognize opportunities for efficiency.Lead engagement teams, delegate responsibilities, and mentor fellow consultantsLead and coordinate projects, ensuring they stay on track and within scopeWork within the sales process to lead technical whiteboards, scope projects, create sales collateral, and present to C-Level executives.Comfortable leading client whiteboards and working as part of a functional sales teamIdentify future engagement opportunities during existing client engagements and convey those needs to account executives and practice leadershipEffective verbal and communication skills to interact with clients, understand their requirements, and convey technical information in a clear and concise mannerExcellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to develop rapport with team members and client stakeholdersWork creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentBe a self-starter, self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervisionPractice excellent time management, planning, and organizational skillsBe agile and able to pivot quickly in response to changing priorities, business needs, or technical challenges. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Microsoft 365 Suite: Teams; SharePoint; OneDrive for Business; PurviewMicrosoft Power Platform: PowerApps; Power AutomateCopilot: Copilot for Microsoft 365; Copilot StudioMigrations: Experience with complex, multi workstream migrations to and from M365PowerShell: Extensive experience in M365 PowerShell automation (preferably PnP)Expertise in designing SharePoint and web-based content solutions, including UI/UX design and Information ArchitectureExpertise in building solutions that integrate and extend Microsoft 365: SharePoint, Power Platform, Teams, Microsoft Graph, and Copilot StudioExperience with developing solutions using the Power Platform suite of products (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, and Dataverse)Experience with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Copilot Studio, including familiarity with the extensibility frameworks surrounding these productsEvaluating and re-engineering business processes to improve efficiency and workflow automationFive or more years in consulting with enterprise clientsBachelor's degree or higher education diploma in Information Technology is desired.Migration Tooling:DryvIQ, AvePoint Fly, ShareGate, BitTitan, Dataverse; SharePoint Development Framework; Microsoft Syntex/ SharePoint Premium Preferred Certificiations Microsoft 365 Administrator ExpertMicrosoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)Microsoft Power Platform Developer (PL-400)Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer (PL-500)Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect (PL-600)Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102)Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot (APL-4002)Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400) Benefits - You'll love working at NRI not just for the usual benefits, but for our environment and culture! You'll work with a great group of people in a highly collaborative team and results oriented atmosphereYou'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and extremely positive environment where there is always the opportunity to challenge your skills and really move the needleYou’ll work with large, sophisticated, and progressive clients throughout North AmericaWe provide a comprehensive benefits program including: $0 Healthcare option, company contribution to Health Savings Account with enrollment in a qualifying plan, 401(k) plus company match, Professional Development funds, Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus 11 company holidays, 4 weeks Parental/Caregiver Leave, company paid family building/fertility benefits through Progyny, Dental and Vision Insurance, and company paid Life/AD&D, short term and long term disability insurance. Responsibilities Engage with client executive and technical stakeholders to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient solutions.Develop comprehensive solutions aligned with business objectives, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, efficiency, and cost.Provide expert level client-collateral including architectural drawings, design specifications, implementation guides, documentation, and operational procedures.Lead technical teams in the development and deployment of cloud solutions, providing expert guidance, and resolving complex technical challenges.Ensure cloud solutions meet security and compliance standards, including data protection, encryption, access control, and regulatory requirements.Implement cost-effective strategies to maximize return-on-investment for our clientsLead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the cloud solution architect community.Keep current of emerging technologies and industry trends, identify innovative solutions, and recognize opportunities for efficiency.Lead engagement teams, delegate responsibilities, and mentor fellow consultants.Work within the sales process to lead technical whiteboards, scope projects, create sales collateral, and present to C-Level executives.Review technical documentation and sales collateral for punctual and technical correctness.Identify new engagement offerings, create client deliverable templates, and revise existing client deliverables as needed.Identify future engagement opportunities during existing client engagements and convey those needs to account executives and practice leadership.Effective communication skills to interact with clients, understand their requirements, and convey technical information in a clear and concise manner.Write & present statements of workLead and coordinate implementation & migration projects, ensuring they stay on track and within scope.Maintain exposure to market trends and business productivity improvement opportunities.Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and communicate well with clientsDemonstrate the ability to develop rapport with client technical staff, excellent interpersonal skillsWork creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentBe a self-starter, self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervisionPractice excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills Required experience in complex enterprise design and implementation in the following technologies: Microsoft 365 Suite: Exchange; Teams; SharePoint/SharePoint Online; OneDriveMicrosoft Purview: Information Protection; Security and Compliance Center; Data Loss Prevention; Compliance Manager; Data Lifecycle Management; Insider Risk Management; Information BarriersMicrosoft Power Platform: PowerApps; Power BI; Power AutomateMicrosoft Defender: MS Defender for Endpoint; MS Defender of Vulnerability Management; MS Defender for Servers; MS Defender for Cloud; MS Defender for Cloud Apps; MS Defender for Office; MS Defender for XDR; MS Defender for Identity Preferred experience Five or more years in consulting with enterprise clientsBachelor's degree or higher education diploma in Information Technology is desired.Familiar with multi-cloud strategy and proficiency in other cloud providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) and GCP (Google Cloud Platform).Experience with Microsoft SentinelExperience with SQL ServerExperience with PKIExperience with Microsoft CoPilot for M365Experience with Microsoft Security CoPilot Preferred Certifications Azure Administrator AssociateAzure Network Engineer AssociateAzure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)Microsoft 365 Administrator ExpertMicrosoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert Additional Information Notices
The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, or experience required of individuals in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
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Compensation In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate, including experience and location.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary commission plan based on company and individual performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate, including experience and location.
