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Marco Technologies · 16 hours ago

Microsoft Azure Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $205K/yr

8+ years exp

Marco Technologies is seeking a Microsoft Azure Architect who will serve as a senior technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role involves hands-on technical work, presales consulting, and driving innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish cloud strategy and ensure technical excellence.

Cloud Data ServicesDocument ManagementInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySecuritySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hands-On Technical Contributor (50%) - approximately 50% of time on client-facing technical projects as an individual contributor (subject to change based on Marco business needs)

Architect, implement, and optimize complex client Microsoft Azure solutions across platform services (beyond simple IaaS / VMs), including PaaS, serverless, data, security, and integration services

Serve as a technical expert and individual contributor on client projects, ensuring best practices and high-quality deliverables

Troubleshoot, review, and enhance existing client Microsoft Azure deployments for performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency

Lead migration and modernization initiatives for legacy client systems to Microsoft Azure

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform

Design and implement automation for deployment, monitoring, and management of client Microsoft Azure resources

Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements in client cloud environments

Presales Consulting (25%) - approximately 25% of time on presales consulting and architecture acting as a sales/solutions engineer (SE) to Marco clients and prospects (subject to change based on Marco business needs)

Collaborate with the Marco sales organization and individual Marco sellers to understand client needs and propose tailored Microsoft Azure solutions

Lead technical discovery sessions, solution presentations, and proof-of-concept engagements with clients and prospects

Provide technical expertise and guidance during the sales cycle, including RFP responses and solution architecture documentation

Develop and present technical proposals, statements of work, and project plans

Attend demand generation events, speaking engagements, and other Marco-sponsored events

Attend in-person and virtual meetings with clients and prospects

Collaborate with other sales engineers within Marco to provide expert-level guidance and knowledge transfer

Educate sellers in high-level Microsoft Azure topics to help enable increased sales

Innovation & Product Development (25%) - approximately 25% of time on innovation and product/service development (subject to change based on Marco business needs)

Work with the Marco Innovation Team to drive internal initiatives to create new products, services, and accelerators leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies

Research emerging Microsoft Azure features and trends, recommending adoption strategies for Marco and its clients

Mentor and collaborate with internal teams to foster innovation and technical excellence

Contribute to the development of best practices, standards, and reusable frameworks for cloud solutions

Participate in recurring Technology Practice Group (TPG) meetings to facilitate the dissemination of important Microsoft Azure updates and best-practices throughout Marco’s technical teams

Qualification

Microsoft AzureInfrastructure as CodeCloud security complianceDevOps practicesCloud migration experienceScripting languagesClient relationship managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 8-10 years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing advanced solutions on Microsoft Azure

Experience leading cloud migration, modernization, and automation projects

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert required

Superior communication skills in working with technical and non-technical people, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relations among all levels of an organization

Excellent writing skills including experience capturing, documenting and illustrating complex functional and technical requirements

Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Strong IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and networking knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality service solutions

Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure Platform services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Data Services, Security, Networking, DevOps, AI/ML, etc.)

Advanced proficiency with automation, Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform), and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks (NIST, CIS, GDPR, HIPAA)

Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures and integration with on-premises systems

Proficiency with scripting and automation languages (PowerShell, Python)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Excellent organizational and time/task management skills; self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no supervision

Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality

Ability to mentor and coach junior staff and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Familiarity with project management methodologies

Cost Conscious - Conserve organizational resources

Preferred

Master's degree

Prior experience in a consulting or presales technical role is highly desirable

Additional certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, or other Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred