Microsoft Solution Architect

Long View Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company based in Toronto is seeking an experienced Microsoft Solution Architect. This role focuses on creating and delivering Microsoft solutions to address client challenges. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a strong background in Azure environments. Responsibilities include leading discussions on business outcomes, developing solutions, and mentoring junior team members. The company offers a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, with an excellent reputation among employees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Modern Workplace/Microsoft Solutions expert.
• Experience with Azure architecture and design.
• Proven ability to build trust with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Microsoft 365 solutions and roadmaps.
• Lead business outcome-focused discussions with clients.
• Assist with pre-sales engagements.

Skills

Modern Workplace/Microsoft Solutions expertise

Leadership mindset

Strong experience with Azure Environment

Effective communication

Tools

Azure environment

Microsoft 365

Active Directory / Azure Active Directory

Intune MDM/MAM

Job description

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you passionate about providing Modern Workplace solutions to your clients and want to work for a company that has made a commitment to excellence?

We are looking for a dynamic and results-focused Microsoft Solution Architect for our Toronto branch who will utilize strong business and technical consulting skills to help our clients plan for and drive adoption of Microsoft solutions that solve business challenges while creating the desired outcomes! You will work closely with Sales Operations and Account Managers to support account planning and optimize sales opportunities in all key accounts.

A Day in the Life:

• Research, develop, and deploy Microsoft 365 solutions and roadmaps, including delivering Microsoft funded workshops and fast track services
• Lead business outcome focused discussions with clients that will drive decisions and lead to signed projects
• Lead the development and delivery of Modern/Hybrid working technology solutions
• Design, plan and execute Microsoft solutions including Exchange Online, Azure AD, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Skype/MS Teams
• Design and plan for Identity Management (ADFS, Azure, Other) and Directory Sync supporting M365 workloads
• Assist with pre-sales engagements and qualification of sales opportunities
• Work with Long View business units and practices to ensure sales opportunities progress efficiently and in a timely fashion towards successful closure
• Support and mentor team and junior staff

What You Bring:

• 10+ years as a Modern Workplace/Microsoft Solutions expert
• Leadership mindset with a focus on mentoring and coaching team members
• Strong experience with Azure Environment with Arch. Design, Migration of Workloads from on-prem to Cloud, Cloud Migration Strategy
• Experience with the following:
• Azure environment and architecture
• Security and governance with Data Center and Cloud
• DR Planning and Implementations
• M365 and Enterprise Architecture with expertise in Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, Voice and Collaboration, Active Directory / Azure Active Directory, Intune MDM/MAM, Autopilot, SharePoint
• MS Azure Virtual Desktop, ADFS and Hybrid Implementations
• Large-scale migrations and deployments for enterprise clients
• Virtualization and computing
• Effective communicator with proven ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain roadmaps for clients

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

• Technical Certifications for Microsoft: MCSA or MCSE
• MS Viva
• Some knowledge of Cloud/Azure infrastructure
• ITIL Certified
• Knowledge of PowerApps platform/Developer and where it is heading

Why Work at Long View:

• Great people and culture
• Comprehensive benefits package from day one
• Career growth– Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
• Interesting work– Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
• Flexible environment– A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

$122,360 - $160,598 a year Expected Salary Range plus 15% variable earnings

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know