Azure Principal Architect

Spirit Works is a leading provider of IT and Software Solutions, specializing in delivering innovative technology solutions that drive business success. We are committed to helping our clients navigate the complexities of the digital landscape by leveraging cutting-edge AI and tailored software services that meet their unique needs. Our expertise spans across various industries, making us a trusted partner for companies looking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities. Position Overview We are actively searching for an amazing Microsoft technologist to join our growing family. We are  looking for a team member with extensive experience in Professional Services as both in pre-sales and post-sales consultant. An individual who enjoys working with customers from the very first meeting to the delivery of the end state documentation and everything in between. Someone who loves Azure and is passionate about using it to create innovative solutions to solve complex challenges. What we need: • An individual and a leader that is comfortable working alone and as a member of a team. • An experienced technologist that will mentor team members and accelerate their skills development. • A lifelong learner that is always up to date on Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies. • A pre-sales resource that can quickly identify business challenges and requirements, build, and deliver compelling presentations, craft detailed statements of work, and who can clearly and concisely convey our solutions equally well to engineers and the C-Suite. • The ability to lead multiple pre-sales engagements simultaneously and identify ways to drive repeatability and innovation within the team. • A well-organized self-starter who will be responsible for owning customer engagements including pre-sales architecture and design, scoping and Azure consumption estimates, solution implementations, project management, communications, and documentation. What you’ll do: • Be a senior resource on our Professional Services team within the Cloud Platform practice, providing Microsoft Azure architecture and implementation services. • Advise customers on best practices, whether industry standards or your own recommendations, around Microsoft Azure including security, networking, applications services, and data management. • Be a member of our organization focused on expanding our Microsoft partnership & Azure practice through growth in CSP and Pro Services revenue, development of new technical skills & focus areas, and building relationships with key Microsoft resources. • Mentor other team members to grow and improve their skills as a Professional Services consultant as well as expand their knowledge of Microsoft Azure including best practices, implementation strategies, complex architectures. • Define and implement standards and methodologies for all our Azure engagements. • Develop repeatable processes to drive efficiency in our Microsoft Azure practice. What you’ll bring: • A business and technology data scientist mindset that can identify ways to grow our clients org and expand their capabilities • Experience with the Microsoft Partner ecosystem including Solution Partner designations, Advanced Specializations, and how to achieve them • “Hands On” Azure/Keyboard expertise and experience • Insight into Microsoft programs and customer funding mechanisms including ECIF • Microsoft Certifications and/or the ability to achieve them during the first 6-12 months: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate both business and technology topics • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills including the ability to manage communications internally and with the customer during challenging situations • Knowledge and experience with as many of the following technologies as you can: o Azure PaaS & SaaS including Azure SQL Service, Azure Web Apps, and associated resources, expert MSP o Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure CLI, and Terraform o Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewalls, and Virtual Networks o Networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, dynamic routing, and load balancing o PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or other scripting languages o Azure Load Balancer and Azure Application Gateway o Azure Sentinel and Azure Security Center o Azure Cost Manager dashboards and methodologies to optimize costs o Containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes o DevOps and CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps o Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lakes, and Databricks o Azure database services, such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, or Azure Cosmos DB Bonus Points: • Relationships with Microsoft Sales, Technical Specialists, Product Managers, MVPs, etc. • Any additional Microsoft Certifications and/or the ability to achieve them: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900), Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) and Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400). • A Strong knowledge of cloud computing architecture, security, and best practices, including the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) for Azure and the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework (WAF) for Azure, and the ability to lead assessments and projects aligned to the CAF and WAF frameworks. • Any experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, Microsoft Azure Government, and/or Microsoft 365 GCC High. • Any experience with third party solutions that enhance Azure including but not limited to Palo Alto Networks, F5, Okta, Cloudflare, Zerto