Pre-Sales Solutions Architect

iT1, a prominent national technology solution provider based in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect to join our Consulting team. iT1 has been acknowledged by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Arizona for over a decade, reflecting the exceptional team and culture we foster at iT1! The Solutions Architect is responsible for the design of complex projects focusing on Microsoft Cloud Solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft offerings for SMB and Enterprise clients. This includes, but is not limited to hosting whiteboard discussions, developing technical architecture, and preparing client documentation. You must have significant Microsoft experience, and an understanding of Server, Storage and network solutions designed around Azure. Our Pre-Sales team consults with our customers to provide SMB and Enterprise solutions. This person will be a subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities covering one or more technological areas with a focus on Microsoft. Requirements • Host whiteboard discussions and technical workshops to gather requirements and present solutions • Defines data management and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, security, and compliance of data within datacenter technologies • Identifies opportunities to optimize performance and scalability and implements solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost optimization • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts, to ensure successful project outcomes • Participate in planning, daily, review, and retrospective meetings and deliver solutions as a team • Participates in peer review and signs off on detailed designs with project / executive sponsorship • Drives service designs and outcomes that are globally available, secure, and reliable to our customers • Executes daily tasks across multiple Opportunities. • Must complete Microsoft Certifications within an agreed upon time • Must complete 3rd party Hardware vendors Certifications that support Microsoft solutions within an agreed upon time Job Qualification Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline or equivalent experience • Must have 5+ years of senior-level experience with related technologies • Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical consulting role and must be comfortable in client-facing meetings • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively • Ability to work in a team environment and as an individual • Complete assigned tasks • Hyper-V Virtualization platform experience preferred but not a requirement Physical Demands • Sit at a computer for 8 hours per day • Keyboarding for 8 hours per day • Near Vision (working with small objects or reading small print) • Speaking (communicating information to clients/coworkers) • Hearing Requirements (In person speech, telephone, other sounds) Benefits • Insurance: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance • Leave and Holidays: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays • Retirement: 401K Plan with company match (eligible after 1 year of employment) • In-house fitness center • iT1 is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.