Microsoft Solutions Architect - Presales

New Era Technology offers:   

· Full Benefits

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· 401K match

· 28 PTO Days including company holidays

SUMMARY: 

As a Solutions Architect on the Enterprise Software team within MSG, this role will be responsible for assembling customer details and requirements, designing, and quoting primarily Microsoft solutions for mid-market customers within the US.  While focused primarily on M365, Azure, and SharePoint, duties could encompass quoting solutions for other equivalent products and product sets.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Work closely with sales to help scope, develop and sell solutions to New Era customers.
• Build presentations, quotes, scopes of work and proposals.
• Remain current and updated on the latest Microsoft and like technologies, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
• Participate and lead technical RFP/RFI responses.
• Provide demonstrations of the solutions being proposed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in a presales or technical consulting role, with a focus on Microsoft and/or like technologies.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, M365 Enterprise Administrator Expert) are highly desirable.

COMPETENCIES:

• Have a strong knowledge of Microsoft M365 (e.g., Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, Power Platform), Azure services, and SharePoint solutions and pre-requisite requirements for deploying these platforms and services.
• Have a strong knowledge for Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems and requirements to quote new installs and upgrades.
• Have a strong knowledge of Exchange Server and the requirements to quote new installs, upgrades, and migrations to M365.
• Have the ability to properly price and scope both migrations and new configurations of M365 and associated products.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Have and demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications.
• Have the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
• Occasional lifting of objects, not exceeding 20 pounds.
• Limited standing or walking required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Remote

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm EST with 1-hour unpaid lunchbreak (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).

TRAVEL: Travel may be required for on-site team and client meetings and working sessions with the client. All other work will be performed remotely unless required to be onsite by the team/client needs.

EEO/AA Statement

New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. 

In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.