Sr Microsoft Solutions Architect – Microsoft Azure & Modern Work (Remote)
About the Role
Ingram Micro is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and hands-on delivery of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Our practice delivers SMB engagements on behalf of partners: we do the work behind the scenes, often white label, while the partner keeps the account and the customer relationship. The Service Architect II is the lead architect and hands-on technical lead for that work, from assessments, Azure migrations, and Azure Virtual Desktop through Microsoft 365 migrations, identity and security hardening, data protection, and Copilot enablement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Azure assessments, cloud migrations, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and infrastructure modernization.
- Oversee Microsoft 365 migrations, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.
- Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, and Purview security solutions.
- Lead Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and GitHub Copilot initiatives.
- Manage project delivery from discovery through implementation and handoff, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget alignment.
- Establish architecture standards, reusable templates, and delivery methodologies.
- Review technical designs, resolve complex escalations, and mentor engineering teams.
- Build strong partner and customer relationships while ensuring successful project outcomes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in Microsoft infrastructure, cloud engineering, MSP, or IT consulting, including 4+ years as an architect or lead engineer.
- Required experience delivering Microsoft technology projects through an MSP or IT consulting organization.
- Hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 / Modern Work.
- Experience with Azure Migrate, Azure Virtual Desktop, networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 migrations, identity management, endpoint management, and cloud security.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, PowerShell scripting, technical troubleshooting, solution design, and documentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage multiple projects, and deliver against SOWs.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience delivering white-label or partner-led services for MSPs, CSPs, or technology resellers.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, Defender, HIPAA, and CMMC compliance.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, GitHub Enterprise, and GitHub Copilot.
- Knowledge of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams Phone, Azure Arc, and cloud cost optimization.
- Microsoft certifications such as AZ-305, MS-102, SC-100, or related associate-level certifications.
What Success Looks Like
- Deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective Microsoft cloud solutions.
- Complete engagements within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Establish consistent technical standards and improve delivery quality.
- Develop engineering talent and expand cloud, security, and AI capabilities.
Why Join Ingram Micro?
Join Ingram Micro to help shape innovative Microsoft cloud and Modern Work solutions for a diverse portfolio of business customers. This role combines hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and mentorship while helping advance cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and AI-powered productivity.