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Solutions Architect, Azure (US - Remote)
What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary
The Solutions Architect - Azure will be responsible for leading the technical scoping and implementation of Azure based designs for Managed and Non-Managed Service Clients.
What will you do in this role?
- Develop comprehensive solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the client's technology strategy.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring best practices and industry standards are followed.
- Actively participate in continuing education of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and improve solution offerings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, product managers, and IT teams, to define and deliver effective solutions.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to support the design and delivery of solutions related to Azure requirements.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with the architecture and design of solutions.
- Ensure solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and policies, such as CMMC and NIST frameworks.
- In collaboration with the NOC and Project team to create and maintain architectural documents, diagrams, and other artifacts that clearly articulate the solution's design and components.
- Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability to meet the demands of the business.
- Design security controls and manage documentation for all systems handling CUI, including email, FTP, content management platforms, cloud platforms, project collaboration tools, and more.
- Participate in pre-sales activities such as qualification meetings and scoping conversations.
- Create sales proposals and sales presentations to assist with Azure projects and managed services opportunities.
- Stay updated with the latest revisions of Azure publications.
What do you need to succeed in this role?
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About Sikich
Sikichis a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.
Sikich Total Rewards
Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $147,900This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
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Salary : $147,900
