Cloud Solution Architect

Penta Consulting; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting is seeking a Teams Cloud Solution Architect to join our client’s team in Germany on a 12-month extendable contract. Occasional travel across Germany is required. Fluent German and English are required for this role.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and UC technologies, strong networking and AD experience, and the ability to implement, secure, and optimize collaboration solutions across Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• > Fluent in German and English required.
• > Deep knowledge of Skype for Business deployment, administration, and UC concepts.
• > Strong experience with Microsoft Teams architecture, administration, and compliance.
• > Familiar with SIP/SDP, QoS, PSTN, and E911 services.
• > Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation.
• > Networking experience (DNS/DHCP, firewalls) and AD integration.
• > Migration strategies from Skype for Business to Teams.
• > Monitoring of server health and call quality; reporting dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of UC concepts, SIP/SDP, and codecs.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Skype for Business Server.
• Strong networking with DNS/DHCP and firewall rules.
• Experience with VoIP architecture, QoS, PSTN, and E911.
• AD design, user management and integration with Skype for Business.
• MS SQL basics for Skype for Business backend Troubleshooting.
• Teams architecture, administration, and compliance including Teams Phone.
• Teams/Skype for Business coexistence and migration strategies.
• PowerShell automation for routine tasks.
• Monitoring and reporting of server health, call quality, and usage.

Skills

Skype for Business

Microsoft Teams

Active Directory

PowerShell

VoIP

Networking

Security & Compliance

MS SQL

Migration Strategies

Monitoring & Reporting

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Exchange Online

Job description

Penta Consulting are a technology resource solutions provider to leading OEMs across the EMEA region. We are currently searching for a Teams Cloud Solution Architect to join our clients team in Germany. This role is offered as a 12 month extendable contract, and occasional travel to regions across Germany will be required. Please note - fluent German and English speaking is required for this role.

Technical Expertise Required Skype for Business: Unified Communications (UC): Deep understanding of UC concepts, protocols, and standards. Knowledge of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol/SDP). Familiarity with codecs, signalling, and media negotiation. Skype for Business Deployment and Administration: Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing Skype for Business Server (Level 300-400), Expertise in user provisioning, policies, and security settings. Troubleshooting skills for server, client, and network issues. Networking: Understanding of LAN, WAN, and VPN technologies., Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and firewall rules, Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity problems. Voice over IP (VoIP): Experience with VoIP architecture, call routing, and quality of service (QoS), Familiarity with gateways/SBCs, PSTN connectivity, and E911 services. Active Directory (AD): Proficiency in AD design, user management, and group policies, Integration of Skype for Business with AD for authentication and user synchronization. Microsoft SQL Server: Ability to perform basic troubleshooting tasks on the MS SQL Backend, Ability to extract information from the databases, Knowledge how Skype for Business relates on MS SQL ServerSecurity and Compliance: Awareness of security best practices for Skype for Business, Knowledge of compliance features, archiving, and eDiscovery. Microsoft TeamsDeep technical knowledge of Microsoft Teams architecture, features and functionalitiesProven experience with Teams administration and architecture including user management, policies, and compliance as well as Teams PhoneMicrosoft Teams Integration: Understanding of how Teams and Skype for Business coexist, Knowledge of migration strategies from Skype for Business to Teams. Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to Microsoft Teams clients, meetings, calls, and integrations. Knowledge of third-party applications and integrations that enhance Microsoft Teams capabilities. Additional Experience:Scripting and Automation: Familiarity with PowerShell for managing Skype for Business, Ability to automate repetitive tasks using scripts. Monitoring and Reporting: Proficiency in monitoring server health, call quality, and usage, Knowledge of reporting tools and dashboards. Collaboration Tools: Awareness of SharePoint integration, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online, Understanding of federation and external communication. Mobile Device Management (MDM): Knowledge of MDM solutions for mobile clients using Skype for Business., Troubleshooting mobile app issuesUnderstanding of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance features. Microsoft certifications such as MS-700, MS-720, or MS-102 (not mandatory but a plus).